Futyova cave is on the Devetaki plateau in Lovech province, between the villages of Karpachevo and Gorsko Slivovo. It is 275 m long. It is not a shaft: a long, narrow corridor leads inward from the entrance gallery, with various cave formations along it.
The cave is named after a local farmer called Futyo, who is said to have hidden his belongings in it. Prehistoric remains have also been found inside.
The start is the same as for Stalbitsa cave: follow a dirt road for about 600 m to a fork, and from there the entrance is about 800 m further. Leave the car where the dirt road begins.
The Devetaki plateau has many caves: Devetashka cave, Garvanitsa, Stalbitsa, Marata, the Waterfall cave and Boninska cave. The Krushuna waterfalls and the Urushka Maara cave are also nearby.
Lovech region
1.6 km away
Lovech region
4.2 km away
Lovech region
4.5 km away
Lovech region
4.5 km away
Futyova Cave is located in Lovech, Bulgaria.
Futyova Cave 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.
Caves can be visited year-round — the temperature inside stays roughly 10–12°C regardless of season. Spring and autumn are quieter than peak summer. Bring a warm layer and sturdy footwear; some caves close in winter when access roads become impassable.
Access to caves varies. Show caves typically run guided tours during posted opening hours; wild caves require proper equipment and experience. Inside, the temperature stays cool year-round (~10–12°C) — bring a warm layer, sturdy non-slip footwear, and a torch even on guided tours.
