The route leads from the village of Buzovgrad, 5 km south of Kazanlak, to the hill with the megalith above the village and the fortress of Buzovo Kale in the Sarnena Sredna Gora. It is waymarked in blue and is about 2.5 km long.
It starts at the southern edge of Buzovgrad, where there is parking by an information board. The megalith is about 40–45 minutes away. The circuit of the hill, known as the “Path through the Centuries”, is a loop of about 2 hours without stops; it is marked with direction arrows and boards.
The megalith, called the Gate of the Mother Goddess, the Sun Gate or Bashtin Kamak, is a sanctuary from the late Copper Age and the start of the Bronze Age. An opening about 1.8 m high has been cut into the rock group so that the Sun falls into it at sunset. Since 2013 the site has been a natural landmark. East of the megalith is the Roman fortress of Buzovo Kale, and nearby are a Thracian tomb and the remains of early Christian basilicas. In 2006, at his wish, part of the ashes of the Thracologist Alexander Fol were scattered here.
An easy walk with a few steep stretches near the end. Comfortable hiking shoes are enough.
Buzovgrad is 5 km south of Kazanlak and 168 km from Sofia.
Buzovgrad – Buzovo Kale is located in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
Buzovgrad – Buzovo Kale is most easily reached by car. Use the coordinates above to navigate, or open the location in OpenStreetMap or your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn directions. Public transport options vary by region — for remote destinations a rental car gives the most flexibility.
Buzovgrad – Buzovo Kale is best walked from May through October, when the trail is clear of snow and weather is generally stable. Summer middays can be hot at lower altitudes — start early. Winter walking requires proper gear and route knowledge.
Suitability depends on the specific route. Bulgarian trails range from paved family-friendly paths to multi-day high-mountain crossings. Check the length, elevation gain, and surface before setting off. Sturdy footwear, water, and a basic map (offline or paper) are essential even on short walks.
