
Tourist society
Mogilitsa FortressAdventure in the Rhodopes
Explore the history, natural sights and local culture of the Upper Arda valley. Discover mountain views and Rhodope hospitality around Mogilitsa.
Routes

Lisagora Panoramic Tower
A 19-metre steel tower on Lisa Gora (1,424 m) with a 360° view over the Upper Arda and the Central Rhodopes. The area's newest attraction.

Gorlo Canyon
Take a boat between the marble walls of Gorlo Canyon on the Arda River. Find directions from Smilyan and contact details to arrange your visit.

Nadarska Cave
Explore Nadarska Cave near Mogilitsa with a guide: two marble galleries filled with stalactites and stalagmites. Visits are arranged in advance.

The Peak Viewpoint
Step onto the glass end of The Peak viewpoint at 1,351 m above sea level and look out across the Rhodopes. Reach it on foot or by jeep from Mogilitsa.

Kartalov Clearings
A 15 km loop linking a 4,000-year-old rock inscription, Nadarska Cave, high stone villages, Kartalov Kamak (1,478 m) and an 1896 church.

Source of the Arda & Ardin Peak
A panoramic walk to the spring of the Arda beneath a century-old beech, with an optional climb to Ardin Peak (1,742 m) on the Greek border.

Varadsko Fortress
A 19 km route to a rocky peak at 1,510 m with ancient defensive walls, past the abandoned village of Varad and a 'sea of mountains' view.

Mount Kom
A walk up a Rhodope ridge held sacred since antiquity, past an ancient sanctuary and a restored chapel, with legends of treasure and refuge.
Day tours

Nadarska Cave, Rufinka's Grave & Gorlo Canyon
A gentle full day joining an undeveloped marble cave, the village of Rufinka from an old Rhodope song, and a boat trip through Gorlo Canyon.

Nadarska Cave, the Kiselchovo Waterfalls & Gorlo Canyon
A more active day: the marble cave, a hike up the Lyutinska river to the remote Kiselchovo waterfalls, and a calm boat trip through Gorlo Canyon.

Day of the Panoramic Platforms
An 11 km day from Mogilitsa: the ancient Tipitse cave dwelling, the Lisa Gora tower and The Peak glass viewpoint, through forest and meadow.

Mogilitsa Fortress Tourist Society
Founded in Mogilitsa in 1965, the society organises hikes and excursions and welcomes visitors to the area. Revived in 2017, it works to share the region’s natural and historic sights and preserve its local culture.
About the society