Belogradchik Rocks

Belogradchik Rocks
Stratigraphic range: Permian, 230 Ma

A view of the Belogradchik Rocks
TypeGeological unit
Unit ofBalkan Mountains
Area641.31 ha
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, conglomerate
Location
Coordinates43°37′15″N 22°41′6″E / 43.62083°N 22.68500°E / 43.62083; 22.68500
RegionVidin Province
CountryBulgaria
Type section
Named forBelogradchik

The Belogradchik Rocks (Bulgarian: Белоградчишки скали, Belogradchishki skali) are a group of strangely shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations located on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina) near the town of Belogradchik in northwest Bulgaria. The rocks vary in color from primarily red to yellow; some of the rocks reach up to 200 m in height. Many rocks have fantastic shapes and are associated with interesting legends. They are often named after people or objects they are thought to resemble. The Belogradchik Rocks have been declared a Natural Landmark by the Bulgarian government and are a major tourist attraction in the region. They are the only habitat of the critically endangered Bulgarian endemic plant Hieracium belogradcense.[1]

  1. ^ "Hieracium belogradcense". Red Book of Bulgaria, vol. I. Archived from the original on 23 February 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2017.