Chepino Valley

#203 among destinations in Bulgaria

Valley, Nature, Natural attraction

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The Chepino Valley or Chepino is the largest valley in the Rhodope Mountains in southern Bulgaria. It is situated along the course of the Chepino River near the Batak Mountains in the northwestern part of the Rhodopes. Located at around 750 m above sea level, it is between 4 and 7 km wide and 18 km long. The bottom of the Chepino Valley is comparatively flat, although hills can also be found. The valley's fault structure is the reason for the frequent earthquakes in the area, as well as for the high number of mineral springs, numbering more than 80 and making the Chepino Valley an important tourist destination in the Rhodopes. ()

Local name: Чепинска котловина Area: 38.61 mi²Coordinates: 42°1'0"N, 24°4'60"E

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PazardzhikBulgaria

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Chepino Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tsigov Chark, Dorkovo Museum, Tsepina, Velingrad.

5.5 miSE
Winter sport, Ski area
Tsigov Chark
140 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains, Tsigov Chark is a charming ski area that offers a serene retreat for winter sports enthusiasts. With its picturesque setting on the shores of the Batak Reservoir, this destination provides a peaceful alternative...
3 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Dorkovo Museum
78 min walk • Dorkovo Museum in Dorkovo, Bulgaria, established in 2013 in a domed wooden structure, has a display of fossils collected from the Pliocene geological epoch of about five million years ago around the village of Dorkovo, a life-size model of a gomphothere, related to elephants, and a diorama.
5.2 miNE
Forts and castles
Tsepina
133 min walk • Tsepina or Tzepaina was a castle and town in the western Rhodope mountains, southern Bulgaria, now in ruins. It is 6 kilometres from the Dorkovo village in the north-eastern part of the Chepino Valley. Tsepina is 317 metres above sea level.
4.9 miW
Town
Velingrad
125 min walk • Visitors to Velingrad can indulge in a variety of spa treatments, including mineral baths, mud therapies, and massages, all set against the backdrop of stunning mountain scenery. The town's natural beauty and clean air also make it a popular destination for outdoor...