Zipline & Rope Garden near Sofia: 100 m over the Struma River

Clip in, step off and fly 100 metres over the Struma River. Before the zipline comes a rope garden on two levels: a warm-up about 1 metre off the ground, then 24 elements at around 5 metres, with bridges, nets and beams. No experience needed, and a safety briefing comes first. It is about 90 minutes south of Sofia, open every day from 9:00 to 20:00, and easy to combine with rafting or canyoning for a full day out.

Zipline over the Struma River

The zipline runs for about 100 metres above the river. You hang in a harness, the pulley does the work, and for around a minute there is nothing below you but water and rock. It is the last thing you do, after the rope garden, so you finish on a high.

A rope garden on two levels

Level 1 sits about a metre off the ground: a warm-up to get used to the harness and the balance. Level 2 is around 5 metres up, with 24 elements of different difficulty, from wobbly bridges to nets and beams. It is harder than it looks and a proper workout, so wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Gloves are optional.

Make a day of it

Rafting on the Struma and canyoning start from the same base, so you can do the river in the morning and the zipline in the afternoon. There is also paintball, rifle and bow shooting, and a short hike to the chapel of St Mina nearby. Tell us what you fancy and we plan the day.