Balkan horse riding - Glozhene Monastery ride

Enjoy a picturesque horse riding tour which will enchant you from the very first moment. Suitable for all ages and families, this tour is the best way to see the country side and the beautiful Bulgarian mountains on a day trip from Sofia. The centuries old St. George Monastery is perched on a high rock in the midst of Teteven Balkan overhanging the village of Glozhene. The ride starts from the village of Golyam Izvor, a 1-hour drive from Sofia. The terrain is mountainous, as the trail passes through centuries old beech forests and high pastures. After your trail ride, enjoy lunch during your visit to St. George Monastery.