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Tchervenata stena Biosphere Reserve, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Tchervenata stena Biosphere Reserve is a Biosphere reserve in Bulgaria (Резерват Червената стена) (Plovdiv). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. 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
- Biosphere reserve in Bulgaria · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Резерват Червената стена
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SOF Sofia, 148 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 41.9047, 24.86706
What it is and where
Tchervenata stena Biosphere Reserve is a Biosphere reserve in Bulgaria (Резерват Червената стена) (Plovdiv). 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.
It is in Plovdiv, where this site lists 25 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.9047, 24.86706; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 148 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 Wildlife 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 Tchervenata stena Biosphere Reserve is May to October.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprPossible13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulBest time14:46
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. 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 |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Tchervenata stena Biosphere Reserve 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
- E8 European long distance pathEuropean long-distance hiking trail3.7 km
- Bachkovo MonasteryStavropigal monastery in Bulgaria4.4 km
- ChukataRidge in Bulgaria9.1 km
- ST713 Asenovgrad - ChervenHiking9.1 km
- Asen's FortressMedieval fortress in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains above Asenovgrad9.1 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 Tchervenata stena Biosphere Reserve?
It is a Biosphere reserve in Bulgaria (Резерват Червената стена 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 Tchervenata stena Biosphere Reserve?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Tchervenata stena Biosphere Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 148 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 E8 European long distance path, Bachkovo Monastery, Chukata. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Plovdiv25 places to see in and around Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Bachkovo Monastery, Roman theatre of Philippopolis, Dzhumaya Mosque. Best time: May to October.
- 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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