Bujnowska gorge Photo: Bujnowska gorge

Bujnowska gorge, the longest in Bulgaria, is situated between two villages – Texel and Jagodina. Since 1971 gorge is among the hundred national turobektov of the country.

The formation of the gorge is connected with the destructive actions Bujnowski river: over time it crashed into the layers of marble and created, so impressive in size natural phenomenon.

The rocks that surround Buynovsky the river, reach the height of several hundred meters, and the narrow part is called "Wolf's leap". As the locals say, in the winter it is popping out the wolves hunting for livestock. However, this is nothing more than a legend, because in these places the gorge is too narrow, so steep coasts are virtually connected to each other.

Throughout the gorge excellently developed karst – 36 caves discovered near Jagodina, the most famous of which is the Yagodinska cave, well-maintained and fit for tourist routes. Besides fame, the cave has a length that is 8, 5 miles – in the Rhodopes she is breaking all records on this indicator. Tourists can route length not more than a mile.

Next to Yagodinska cave is Sancova dupka cave which hides under its roof sinter lakes, filled with pearls. To visit this beautiful cave is only possible with an experienced guide and in the presence of a professional outfit.

Besides the caves, the water, changed the face of the marble rocks, created a real bridge, near which is another natural attraction, the waterfall Prescelto.

To go to Bujnowska gorge on foot, but you can use the car – to the very base of the cliffs there is an asphalt road.

Interestingly, now the beauty of Buynovskiy valley is accessible and from the height of bird's flight, as a local travel company implemented one of his creative ideas. On a steep slope, at an altitude of 1563 metres, at the top of mount St. Elijah was constructed metal Playground, called "Eagle eye". It offers amazing views to the Rhodope massif, as well as on other mountain tops of Bulgaria. From the height of "eagle eye" you can see even a small part of Greece.

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