Monument
The canyon of waterfalls

In Bulgaria there are still untouched by the rough order of civilization, places that have preserved the independent spirit of nature. One of them is located west of Smolyan - the largest town in the Rhodope Mountains, about 240 km from Sofia, the so-called. Reserve Soskovcheto. An area of 173 ha reserve protects unique plant and animal species, one of which is Rhodope cream. There are also more likely to be seen and residents of the reservation - the bear, capercaillie, chamois and deer. Until recently, the reserve was inaccessible to ordinary tourists, but after construction of the Trail Canyon Falls' natural beauty are now available for fans of the highest peaks.

Beginning of the route that continues nearly four hours, starting in place Arnaout, on the road Smolyan - Mugla. Displacement is about 700 m and its upper section reaches 1800 m altitude. The trail winds through the canyon itself between volcanic rocks riolitni called by local people designate someone stones, withstood the impact of permanent water. Eco-trail follows the river "Soskovchanski dollars, they can be observed unique waterfalls running down the rock thresholds.

Waterfalls, which are 46 in number, are the most scenic and lush in the spring when snow has thawed. The largest of them, named after the mythical Thracian singer Orpheus, it was worth descend of 68 meters height. They resemble strings of enchanting singer lira. The names of waterfalls, along which flows ecotrail are marked with special signs "Ropkata '," said, "The Heart", "cascade". Contact with them becomes even more visible thanks to the wooden bridges that lead visitors at times of one to the other side of the wild river, up to "Kamen gutter" - the beginning of the steep canyon. In steep areas are protected with railings and ropes, and for convenience are placed marks and is impossible for man to lose. There are also signs pointing to the three sites with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Real reward for climbing the highest point of the route is the incredible view, which opens on a panoramic site to plicate lake slopes of the Rhodopes. In fine weather, the view is amazing, as if one is standing on the roof of Bulgaria and his eyes go to the courts of neighboring Greece.

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