Ovcharchenski Waterfalls
Visit Ovcharchenski waterfalls located in Rila Mountains near the village of Ovchartsi and the spa town of Separeva Banya. The Ovcharchenski waterfalls are a group of waterfalls located along the course of the Goritsa river. The biggest one from the group is the Goritsa waterfall, with height of 39 meters.
The Goritsa waterfall is also the Rila Mountain's second-highest waterfall. You can reach the Goritsa waterfall from an eco trail located on the upper outskirts of the village of Ovchartsi. There is a small, artificial parking area just before the trail where you can leave your vehicle. From there, you will see signs pointing towards the Goritsa Waterfall and signs giving some information concerning animals, birds, and plants in the area.
The trail is narrow, however, it is easy to walk through. During the walk to the Goritsa waterfall, you will be walking in a forest. Thus, be sure that you have comfortable shoes. At certain parts of the trail, you will come across stairs and a small wooden bridge to be crossed. The best place to enjoy the beautiful view of the Goritsa waterfall is from the Sokolov Izgleda, located at 1200 meters above sea level.
The Goritsa waterfall is the main and largest waterfall in the group of Ovcharchenski waterfalls. The other waterfalls are located on the upper stream of the Goritsa River. The height of the other Ovcharchenski waterfalls is between 5 and 15 meters. Nevertheless, if you want to see them, you will need to go back to the parking area and take the path located near the house. The other trail goes along the course of the Goritsa river, and it is steeper and more difficult to walk through.
Initially, when you take the second trail, you will deviate from the course of the Goritsa river. However, if you follow the trail, at certain points you will come close to the Goritsa River and places where you will have a view towards the other waterfalls. However, keep in mind that the second trail is a bit in the wilderness of the Rila Mountains and there are not many signs to guide you. Thus, it is advisable to be with someone who knows the area very well.
The walk along the Goritsa river is beautiful and refreshing, as you will enjoy not only the rest of the Ovcharchenski waterfalls and the many river cascades but also the clean and fresh air of the Rila mountain, together with the gorgeous and peaceful sounds of the forest. No matter if you decide to visit only the Goritsa waterfall or you take the long walk alongside the river, at the end, you will have a delightfull experince where you had the opportunity to connect with the marvelous nature of the Rila Mountains.
After the visit of the Ovcharchesnki waterfalls, you can additionally indulge yourself with a visit to some of the many spa facilities in the town of Separeva Banya located just several kilometers away. The Separeva Banya town is known for its hot thermal springs, spa and recreational facilities.