Place to visit
Orlov kamen, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Orlov kamen is a mountain in Bulgaria (Орлов камен), at 1,737 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Bulgaria · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Орлов камен
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Elevation
- 1,737 m
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SOF Sofia, 110 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.46178, 22.55401
What it is and where
Orlov kamen is a mountain in Bulgaria (Орлов камен), at 1,737 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 43.46178, 22.55401; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Orlov kamen is May to October.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:13
- JulBest time14:55
- AugBest time13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Mountains | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Orlov kamen has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Bulgaria
To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Chuprene ReserveProtected area5.4 km
- Hut Gorski RaiMountains · Hiking7.1 km
- Dupljak / ObaNature · Mountains9.5 km
- VetrenMountain in Bulgaria9.9 km
- MidžorThe highest mountain peak of the Western Balkan Mountains12 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Nature
- Musala: highest mountain of the Balkans in Bulgaria
- Pirin National Park: national park in Bulgaria
- Srebarna Nature Reserve: nature reserve and biosphere reserve in Bulgaria
- Rock-hewn Churches of Ivanovo: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ruse Province, Bulgaria
- Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari: tomb in Bulgaria
- Rila National Park: national park in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Orlov kamen?
It is a mountain in Bulgaria (Орлов камен in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Orlov kamen?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Orlov kamen?
The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 110 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Chuprene Reserve, Hut Gorski Rai, Dupljak / Oba. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Nature179 places for nature in Bulgaria, from Musala to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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