Orlovo Oko (Eagle's Eye) is a lookout viewpoint located in the Rhodope Mountains, near the peak of Saint Ilia and close to the village of Yagodina, Bulgaria. The steel structure, built at an altitude of 1,563 meters, rises 670 meters above the spectacular Buynovsko Gorge, along with the winding river and road that traverse it.
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Photos of nearby places
Canyon of Waterfalls eco-trail - Smolyan (8 photos) 25.3 km away. The Soskovcheto Reserve was established in 1968 and covers an area of 177 hectares. It is situated in the Perelishko-Prespanski region of the Rhodope Mountains.
Vulva Cave (12 photos) 75.8 km away. Vulva Cave (Peshtera Utroba).
Wonderful Rocks - Asparuhovo (24 photos) 284 km away. The Wonderful Rocks (Chudnite skali), a very beautiful and impressive rock formation, are located on the right bank of the Luda Kamchiya River, on the shores of the Tsonevo Reservoir and near the village of Asparuhovo. They have the shapes of pointed, tall cones and pyramids.
Castle of Ravadinovo (79 photos) 287.5 km away. The Castle of Ravadinovo (In love with the wind), situated near Sozopol in Bulgaria, is a enchanting structure that delights visitors with its fairytale-like appearance and distinctive charm. Also known as In Love with the Wind, this castle is the visionary project of architect Georgi Kostadinov Tumpalov, who dedicated himself to its design and construction from 1996 onward, transforming his dream into reality through perseverance and community support.
Seagulls beach and the Marina Port Sozopol harbour (2 photos) 289.9 km away. Marina Port Sozopol offers everything an experienced sailor could wish for. The port has 243 berths for boats up to 25 meters long, equipped with electricity and drinking water.
Drivers beach between Duni and Arkutino (6 photos) 290.1 km away. Drivers or Chauffeurs Beach, also known as Alepu Beach or Dunes, is one of the most renowned and scenic wild beaches along the South Black Sea coast. Located between Duni Resort to the north and Cape Humata to the south, the beach stretches nearly 3 kilometers in length and reaches a width of up to 70 meters.
Thracian Fortress Ranuli, Lions Head Rock (40 photos) 290.5 km away. Thracian Fortress Ranuli (Valchan's fortress) and the Lion's Head Rock. On Copper Ridge (Meden Rid), overlooking the Ropotamo River, the Thracian miner tribe Skirmiani constructed a fortress.
Abandoned building Perla 2 - Primorsko (24 photos) 290.9 km away. The abandoned building Perla 2 is located north of Primorsko, in the Stomoplo Bay area, nestled in a forest. The construction of the luxury complex Pearl-2 began in 1986, but the site was abandoned in the spring of 1990, and it became home to bats.
Videos of nearby places
Shiroka Laka village - Smolyan 20.8 km away. Shiroka Laka is one of the most beautiful villages in Bulgaria. It is located in the Rhodope Mountains, in the Smolyan province, in the southern part of the country.
Canyon of Waterfalls - Smolyan 25.3 km away. The eco-trail known as the Canyon of Waterfalls is located in Bulgaria, within the Rhodope Mountains and the Soskovcheto Nature Reserve. It begins at the edge of the Sredoka suburb of the city of Smolyan.
Amazing Bridges - Zabardo 28.1 km away. The Amazing Bridges (Chudni Mostove, Wonderful Bridges) are natural stone bridges. They are located in the Rhodope Mountains, in the Smolyan Province of Bulgaria, within the valley of the Erkyupriya River, at an altitude of 1,450 meters above sea level.
Neviastata ecopath and iron path - Smolyan 29.7 km away. The Neviastata eco-trail is located in Bulgaria, nestled in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains, between Smolyan and Pamporovo. Here, you will find a small, paid adventure park.
Devils Bridge - Ardino 64.5 km away. The Devil's Bridge (Dyavolski Most, in Turkish Sheytan Kyupriya) is located in the gorge of the Arda River, just north of the town of Ardino in Bulgaria. It was constructed in the early 16th century, between 1515 and 1518, by an architect named Dimitar, on the remains of an earlier Roman bridge.
Other places
Foamy valley waterfall Bucegi Mountains 429.2 km away. Access to the Foamy valley waterfall (Cascada Valea Spumoasa) is made from the town of Busteni. The starting point is the lower station of the cable car that ascends to the Babele cabin.
Skaklya waterfall Vratsa 183 km away. The largest seasonal waterfall in Bulgaria plunges down from a height of 141 meters. It is located in the Vratsa Mountain National Park, just one and a half kilometers away from the city of Vratsa.
Stone Forest Slanchevo 327.7 km away. The Stone Forest (Stones stuck in the ground, Pobiti Kamani) of Bulgaria is located 18 km west of Varna, at the foothills of the Eastern Balkan Mountains. Its Bulgarian name, Pobiti Kamani, translates to planted stones, and it is referred to in English as the Stone Desert or Stone Forest.
Big Via ferrata Rasnoavei Gorge 444.2 km away. The most dangerous Eastern European iron path, and also one of the most beautiful via ferrata routes in Romania, is in the Rasnoavei Gorges, Postavaru Mountains.The route is 450 m long, with a level difference of 220 m.
Blasted Rock hanging path Cerna Valley 402.3 km away. The Blasted Rock (Piatra Puscata) hanging path is located on the geographical right bank of the Cerna River, near the confluence of the Iuta stream, approximately 20 km from Baile Herculane. In this area, the presence of limestone formations has caused the valley to become narrower.
Loreley and Pink Panther iron path Baia de Fier 397.5 km away. The Loreley via ferrata (graded B/C, with an elevation difference of approximately 100 m and a length of about 100 m) is located on the rock wall on the opposite side of the road. A branch from its upper section leads to the Pink Panther (Pantera Roz, graded A/B/C, approximately 200 meters long, with an elevation difference of about 50 meters).
Virus and Antivirus iron paths Baia de Fier 397.2 km away. With Virus (B/C) and Antivirus (C), the number of via ferrata routes at Baia de Fier has increased to thirteen. In fact, it is a Y-shaped route that starts near the entrance of the Laura via ferrata, and the exits are located just a few meters from the Laura exit.
Drina river house Bajina Bašta 468.1 km away. The house visible on the Drina River (Kućica na Drini) is a unique wooden structure built on a rock in the middle of the river, near Bajina Bašta, Serbia. The house is located on the border between Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, close to the border line between the two countries.
Oltet Gorge Capatana Mountains 398.6 km away. Oltet Gorge (Cheile Oltetului) - Capatana Mountains. That day, we had planned to ski at the Ranca resort, situated alongside the Transalpina high altitude mountain road in the Parang Mountains.
Saeva Dupka cave Brestnitsa 156.6 km away. The Saeva Dupka Cave is located 2 km south of the village of Brestnitsa. In its five chambers and 400 meters of passageways, you can see the most beautiful cave formations in Bulgaria.
Other destinations
Belintash Ridge of Dobrostan, Rhodope Mountains 56.8 km away. Belintash is a mysterious monolithic complex located approximately 50 km from Plovdiv, passing through the scenic Rhodope Mountains. It is situated southeast of the village of Vrata and west of the village of Sini Vruh.
Parmak Kaya Nochevo, Panichkovo 73.3 km away. Between the villages of Nochevo and Panichkovo in Chernoochene Municipality, Kardzhali Province, lies Parmak Kaya (Finger Rock). The site features ancient carvings and rock formations within an old pine forest.
Roman bridge Nenkovo 73.8 km away. Along the Borovitsa River, near the village of Nenkovo, there is a Roman Bridge. It connects the two banks of the Borovitsa River.
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