Torfeno Branishte, Vitosha

Name: Torfeno Branishte
Address: Vitosha, Bulgaria

#8 among attractions in Vitosha

Natural attraction, Protected area

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Torfeno Branishte is a nature reserve on Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria, along with the Bistrishko Branishte reserve. The reserve has a surface area of 728.8 ha comprising the parts of Big Plateau and the Kapaklivets Plateau between the peaks of Cherni Vrah, Ushite, and Chernata Skala, including the upper watersheds of the Vladayska, Boyanska and Dragalevska Rivers. ()

Local name: Торфено бранище Area: 3.03 mi²Coordinates: 42°34'52"N, 23°16'3"E

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Витоша (Vitosa)Vitosha Bulgaria

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Torfeno Branishte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aleko, Boyana Church, Boyana Waterfall, Boyana Lake.

1.3 miE
Winter sport, Ski area, Vernacular architecture
Aleko, Vitosha
32 min walk • Aleko is a site on Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria situated at the northern foothills of Malak Rezen Peak, in the watershed of Yanchevska River draining eastwards towards the village of Bistritsa, Sofia.
4.4 miN
Fresco-filled church from 10th century
Boyana Church, Sofia
112 min walk • Nestled at the foot of the Vitosha Mountain in Sofia, Bulgaria, the Boyana Church is an emblem of medieval architecture and artistry. This Orthodox church, dating back to the 10th century, is renowned for its series of exquisite frescoes that embody the zenith of...
3.4 miN
Waterfall
Boyana Waterfall, Sofia
88 min walk • Tucked away in the verdant embrace of Bulgaria's Vitosha Mountain, the Boyana Waterfall stands as a serene testament to nature's artistry just a stone's throw from the bustling city of Sofia. This charming cascade, part of a nature preserve, offers a refreshing escape...
3.8 miN
Lake
Boyana Lake, Sofia
97 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil outskirts of Sofia, Bulgaria, Boyana Lake is a picturesque natural haven that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. This charming lake, often overlooked by international tourists, is a local gem where visitors can immerse...
1.4 miSE
Hiking, Mountain, View point
Cherni Vrah, Sofia
36 min walk • Perched high above the city of Sofia, Bulgaria, at an altitude of 2,290 meters, Cherni Vrah stands as a beacon for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The summit, whose name translates to "Black Peak," is the highest point of the Vitosha Mountain and is distinguished by the...
3.1 miNE
Historical monastery in remote surrounds
Dragalevtsi Monastery, Sofia
79 min walk • Dragalevtsi Monastery of the Holy Mother of God of Vitosha is a Bulgarian Orthodox monastery on the lower slopes of Vitosha mountain on the outskirts of the capital Sofia in western Bulgaria.
1.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Malak Rezen, Vitosha
41 min walk • Malak Rezen is a peak rising to 2,191 m in northeastern Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria. The peak is situated 1.5 km northeast of the summit Cherni Vrah, and 1.3 km north by east of Golyam Rezen Peak, surmounting Stenata ski run and Aleko site to the north.
1.8 miNE
Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction
Kominite, Sofia
47 min walk • Kominite are several minor andesite peaks in the Vitosha Mountains near Sofia, Bulgaria. The peaks are in the upper valley of the Dragalevska River near the Bay Krastyo tourist site.
3.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Golyam Kupen, Vitosha
86 min walk • Golyam Kupen is a peak rising to 1,930 m in Vitosha Mountain, Bulgaria. The peak is situated on the southern border of Bistrishko Branishte Biosphere Reserve, on the watershed between Vitoshka Bistritsa to the north and Selska Reka to the south, rivers flowing eastwards to the...
4.5 miN
Neighbourhood
Boyana, Sofia
115 min walk • Boyana is a neighbourhood of the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, part of Vitosha municipality and situated 8 km south of the city centre, in the outskirts of Vitosha. Boyana is one of the most expensive parts of Sofia to live in.
1.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Golyam Rezen, Vitosha
38 min walk • Golyam Rezen is a peak on Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria. Rising to 2,277 m, the peak is second to the mountain's summit Cherni Vrah situated 900 m to the west.