Uhlovitsa Cave
Ухловица
A show cave famous for its 'stone flowers' and tiered travertine cascades, with rich decorative formations and plenty of stairs.
Uhlovitsa Cave lies on a hillside at about 1,000 m above sea level, near the village of Mogilitsa south of Smolyan. It is one of the show caves open to visitors in the Rhodopes. The cave is not especially large, but it is richly decorated with 'stone flowers' (calcite formations), travertine cascades and clusters of stalagmites. Some chambers step down in tiers, so the route involves several steep flights of stairs. Visits are guided and take about 40 minutes. From Mogilitsa village, it is about a 15-minute drive along the mountain road to the cave's parking area. The cave stays around 10°C year-round, so bring a jacket. It pairs well with the Agushevi Konatsi mansion in Mogilitsa for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (Apr–Oct; contact ahead in off-season)
Nearby sights
- Agushevi Konatsi
- Smolyan Planetarium
- Smolyan Lakes
- Pamporovo
- Shiroka Laka
- Trigrad Village
- Devil's Throat Cave
- Trigrad Gorge