Blagoevgrad district, Bulgaria

Places to visit near Razlog

Razlog is a town in Blagoevgrad district, Bulgaria, home to about 12,486 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 9 forts & heritage and 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Holy Trinity Church (7 km), Predel (16 km) and Banski Suhodol (16 km).

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Razlog, Bulgaria
Razlog, Blagoevgrad district, Bulgaria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Razlog at a glance

Location
Blagoevgrad district, Bulgaria
Population
about 12,486
Coordinates
41.8863° N, 23.4671° E
Places within 50 km
86 (27 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Razlog

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Razlog: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Razlog

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Razlog. The closest is Kapatnik (14 km); the best-known is Predel (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Predel · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Banski Suhodol · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Koncheto · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kutelo 2 · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Албутин · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Snezhnika · viewpoint · Blagoevgrad · ~18 km · Must-see

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Churches near Razlog

24 churches within 100 km of Razlog. The closest is Holy Trinity Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Razlog

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Razlog. The closest is Бюст паметник на Васил Левски (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Razlog

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Razlog. The closest is Belizmata (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Razlog

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Razlog. The closest is Водопад Щрокалото (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Razlog

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Razlog. The closest is Baikushev's Pine (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Razlog

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Razlog
  2. 7 km Holy Trinity Church · church, Blagoevgrad
  3. 12 km Kutelo 2 · viewpoint, Blagoevgrad
  4. 1 km Koncheto · viewpoint, Blagoevgrad
  5. 1 km Banski Suhodol · viewpoint, Blagoevgrad
  6. 17 km Predel · viewpoint, Blagoevgrad
  7. 16 km Back to Razlog

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How to reach Razlog

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    Within 15 km of Razlog

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Razlog by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2742Kapatnik (14 km)
    Churches324Holy Trinity Church (7 km)
    Forts & heritage919Бюст паметник на Васил Левски (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1416Belizmata (8 km)
    Waterfalls1116Водопад Щрокалото (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Baikushev's Pine (17 km)
    Museums610International Art Bansko (7 km)
    Caves610Bayuvi Dupki 18 (13 km)
    Parks13Градска градина (43 km)
    Other attractions11Railway Station (12 km)
    Buddhist sites11Rila Monastery Natural Park (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Bayrakli Mosque (64 km)
    Treks01eEuropean Walking Route E4, Greece, Crete (71 km)

    Razlog: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Razlog?

    Holy Trinity Church (church, about 7 km), Predel (viewpoint, about 16 km), Banski Suhodol (viewpoint, about 16 km), Koncheto (viewpoint, about 16 km), Kutelo 2 (viewpoint, about 17 km), Албутин (viewpoint, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Razlog?

    86 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Razlog?

    Kapatnik, about 14 km by road; Жълтите скали (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Razlog?

    Holy Trinity Church, about 7 km by road; Църква „Св. св. Теодор Тирон и Теодор Стратилат“ (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Razlog?

    Бюст паметник на Васил Левски, about 1 km by road; Ленин (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Razlog?

    Start in Razlog, visit Holy Trinity Church, then Kutelo 2, then Koncheto, then Banski Suhodol, then Predel, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Razlog?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Razlog

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Razlog’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Razlog on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.