# Ledenika Cave

> Ledenika Cave lies about 16 km from Vratsa in the north-western Balkan Mountains; its entrance is at an altitude of around 830 m.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/ledenika-cave/

A show cave in the Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park with large chambers and mineral formations, reached by a short forest walk from the parking area. It stays cool inside, so bring a jacket.

Ledenika Cave lies about 16 km from Vratsa in the north-western Balkan Mountains; its entrance is at an altitude of around 830 m. The cave is roughly 300 m long and has ten halls. The largest, the "Great Temple", has a ceiling about 15 m high. The limestone formations are dated to the Pliocene. The name means roughly "icy" and is thought to come from icicles in winter.

Discovered at the start of the 20th century, the cave has been open to visitors since 1961; in the late 1980s it received around 100,000 visitors in peak years. Allow one to two hours for the visit and the walk from the car park. Caves are usually cool, so bring a jacket and non-slip shoes. Expect more visitors during the summer holidays and at weekends; on weekdays or in the morning it is usually quieter.

- **Nearest town:** Vratsa, Bulgaria
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 43.2027, 23.4880

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Bulgaria: Vignette needed for motorways.** Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 140 km/h.

## Sources

- [Ledenika Cave – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ledenika_Cave)

## Nearby

- [Alexander Nevsky Cathedral](https://camping-spirit.com/places/alexander-nevsky-cathedral-sofia/) – 58 km
- [Boyana Church](https://camping-spirit.com/places/boyana-church/) – 65 km
- [Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress](https://camping-spirit.com/places/belogradchik-rocks/) – 80 km
- [Koprivshtitsa](https://camping-spirit.com/places/koprivshtitsa/) – 94 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ledenika Cave?

Ledenika Cave is in Vratsa, Bulgaria, at GPS 43.2027, 23.4880. It is about 58 km from Sofia.

### Can you camp near Ledenika Cave?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Кариерата, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Ledenika Cave?

Places worth a stop nearby: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (58 km), Boyana Church (65 km), Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress (80 km) and Koprivshtitsa (94 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ledenika Cave?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)