Price: Kale cave located in the Rhodope Mountains , near Smolyan village Koshnitsa. It is about 20 km northwest of Rudozem at nearly 23 km south of the town of Smolyan and 254 km southeast of Sofia . The village has a regular bus service that connects it with the town of Smolyan .
On the way from village Smilyan to village Koshnitsa, on the left bank of the river rises a rock arch passage cave "Kale" According to the drill made in archaeological research , the cave had two periods of existence - Thracian and Byzantine . Archaeological excavations have revealed evidence of use and the top with passable cave fortress and sanctuary converted fort and another 5,000 years before Christ. A prerequisite for this is the natural environment : a large residential natural shelter with fort over it and close sources .
Today the cave leads trail , and for lovers of adrenaline drivers from " Mursalitsa ' offer to try alpine pendulum - flight of the principle of the pendulum with a forty -foot rope anchored on top of a rock arch . Special equipment will be launched from a height of 40 meters from the stone arch of the cave before you will find unforgettable view over the valley of the Arda River .
Kale cave is on the tourist route Garga Dere which includes the visit of several caves in the area.
Cave Kale serves as a transition to the ruins of the fortress . Transitional cave is a huge rock arch , the dimensions are impressive .
Walkway that leads visitors to the cave and castle fortress is located about a kilometer before the village Koshnitsa. By the way there is a gazebo and parking and beautiful places for picnics and relaxation. From there, follow the signs for about twenty minutes you are at the top. Archaeological studies of both objects remain to this day , constantly discovering remnants of earlier eras . Transition of the canyon is a little extreme for a more complete experience, you must be equipped accordingly. Marking the cave is scarce , so it is no way to miss the path , because it is very well designed . The trail is not very steep . After you go through the cave and exit through the exit , we will end up at a meadow . On her left is a path to climb up Mount Kale , and once you wander around and see the remains of a medieval fortress .
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