Selimitsa, Vitosha

Name: Selimitsa
Address: Vitosha, Bulgaria

#10 among attractions in Vitosha

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Selimitsa is a peak rising to 2,041 m west of Torfeno Branishte Nature Reserve in northwestern Vitosha Mountain in Bulgaria. The northern slopes of the peak are occupied by the ski runs of Konyarnika Ski Centre. Linked by tracks to Kumata Chalet and Zlatnite Mostove Tourist Centre to the north, Selimitsa Chalet, Kladnitsa Monastery and Kladnitsa Village to the west, Matnitsa River valley and Chuypetlovo Village to the south, and the mountain's summit Cherni Vrah to the east. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°34'18"N, 23°14'26"E

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Selimitsa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.7 miE
Winter sport, Ski area, Vernacular architecture
Aleko, Vitosha
70 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.
5.2 miN
Fresco-filled church from 10th century
Boyana Church, Sofia
133 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...
4.1 miN
Waterfall
Boyana Waterfall, Sofia
104 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...
4.7 miN
Lake
Boyana Lake, Sofia
119 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...
2.1 miE
Hiking, Mountain, View point
Cherni Vrah, Sofia
53 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...
4.4 miNE
Historical monastery in remote surrounds
Dragalevtsi Monastery, Sofia
113 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.
2.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Malak Rezen, Vitosha
65 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.
5.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Duhlata, Vitosha
145 min walk • Duhlata is a cave situated in Vitosha mountain, western Bulgaria. With a total length of 18,200 m, Duhlata is the longest cave in the country. It was declared a natural monument in 1962. The cave is home to six species of bats.
3.2 miNE
Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction
Kominite, Sofia
83 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.
4.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Golyam Kupen, Vitosha
108 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...
5.3 miN
Neighbourhood
Boyana, Sofia
136 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.