Cave Uhlovitsa
Uhlovitsa

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Visit at a glance
- Time & planning
- Build the outing around a group time. Our editorial estimate is to reserve 90–120 minutes for the cave outing, including a margin for approach and waiting; this is not a measured duration of the underground tour. Ask the operator for the actual approach and tour time appropriate to your group.
- Access & seasonal notes
- May–September daily 09:00–17:00; October–April Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00. Hourly groups; last group 16:00. Confirm holiday exceptions.
- Where to go
- Uhlovitsa Cave, near Mogilitsa, Smolyan region
Nearby options & next steps
Closing time is not the last tour. The Tourism Union visitor listing describes entry on the hour, with the final group at 16:00 and winter closed days. Call to confirm your date, language and any group requirements. A separately planned stop in Mogilitsa can complete the day; do not squeeze another cave in at the expense of reaching your booked group.
Planning estimates, not official tour durations. Access and schedules can change.
Read the full visitor guidance and sources →Choose this cave for the detail, not just its name. Uhlovitsa near Mogilitsa is known for branching, coral-like mineral formations and a lower gallery reached by a steep metal staircase. The changing shapes are the point of the visit. It is a guided cave experience, not a level indoor walk that every visitor can manage.
Ask about the stairs before climbing to admission. Discuss balance, mobility and children's needs with the visitor contact in advance. Follow the guide's route and instructions, keep formations untouched and do not assume that the whole cave is developed for visitors. Bring a warm layer: the Tourism Union describes a cold interior even in summer.
Build the outing around a group time. Our editorial estimate is to reserve 90–120 minutes for the cave outing, including a margin for approach and waiting; this is not a measured duration of the underground tour. Ask the operator for the actual approach and tour time appropriate to your group.
Closing time is not the last tour. The Tourism Union visitor listing describes entry on the hour, with the final group at 16:00 and winter closed days. Call to confirm your date, language and any group requirements. A separately planned stop in Mogilitsa can complete the day; do not squeeze another cave in at the expense of reaching your booked group.
Desk-researched visitor summary by the 100 Places BG Team. Sources checked on 6 October 2026; no first-hand visit is claimed. Schedules and access can change. Send a correction.
Visitor information
- Address
- Uhlovitsa Cave, near Mogilitsa, Smolyan region
- Opening hours
- May–September daily 09:00–17:00; October–April Wednesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00. Hourly groups; last group 16:00. Confirm holiday exceptions.
- Phone
- +359 889 121 014
- Website
- https://www.btsbg.org/node/485
- Coordinates
- 41.51269, 24.66175 Open in Maps
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