The Goritsa waterfall at the foot of Rila near Ovchartsi
Destination · Ovchartsi, Sapareva Banya

Goritsa Waterfall and Golemiya Kamak Peak

A one-day hike at the foot of Rila to the Ovcharski waterfalls, Golemiya Kamak peak and the Resilovo Monastery.

  • AreaOvchartsi, Sapareva Banya
  • Typeone-day hike
  • Datesseasonal · on request

Above the village of Ovchartsi, a few kilometres west of Sapareva Banya, an eco-trail begins towards the Goritsa waterfall, the lowest of the Ovcharski waterfalls. The path is short and pleasant and leads to a viewing platform opposite the waterfall.

For the fitter, we continue up to Golemiya Kamak peak, from where the cascade is seen from above. Along the way we also stop at the Resilovo Monastery of the Protection of the Mother of God, near the village of Resilovo, raised in the 1930s.

The route suits the whole family and enjoys fine views in every season. Write to us and we will tell you the next date.

Highlights

  • The Goritsa waterfall, the lowest of the Ovcharski waterfalls
  • Golemiya Kamak peak overlooking the cascade
  • The Resilovo Monastery of the Protection of the Mother of God
  • A short route at the foot of Rila

Would you like to explore the Goritsa waterfall with us?

Write or call us. We will tell you everything about the route, the gear and the next date.