100 Dunav Ultra Highlights
Discover the places, landscapes, people and traditions that make Northern Bulgaria worth exploring. EXPLORE ALL 100Discover
100 Reasons to Explore Northern Bulgaria
Dunav Ultra is more than a cycling route. It’s a journey through the history, landscapes, cultures and flavours of Northern Bulgaria.
We’ve selected 100 highlights that reveal the character of the region, from ancient ruins and riverside towns to local traditions, wildlife and food.
Eight Ways to Discover the Region
From archaeology and museums to nature, wildlife and local food, these eight themes offer different ways to explore the region. We review the selection every year to keep it relevant and representative.
Archaeology
Museums
Nature
Places
Wildlife
Traditions
People
Local Food
Our Mission
Beyond the Route
The Dunav Ultra route passes through more than 120 towns and villages across Northern Bulgaria. Each has its own history, traditions and stories worth discovering.
The 100 Dunav Ultra Highlights project brings attention to these places and the communities that give them character. Our goal is to inspire travellers to explore the Danube region and Dobrudzha, support local tourism and create new opportunities for communities along the route.
Towns & villages along the route
The 100 Dunav Ultra Highlights
A journey through the history, culture, nature and flavours of Northern Bulgaria.
Places & Landmarks (1–78)
1. Village Square, Kudelin
2. Traditional Wallachian Houses
3. New Europe Bridge, Vidin
4. Baba Vida Medieval Fortress, Vidin
5. Vidin’s Historic City Gates
6. Osman Pazvantoğlu Mosque and Library, Vidin
7. Cross-Shaped Barracks Museum, Vidin
8. Jules Pascin Cultural Centre (Former Synagogue), Vidin
9. The Foxes, Bronze Sculptures in Vidin’s Danube Park
10. Roman Baths of Ratiaria
11. Lom Lom’s Historic Brewery ↓
12. The Red House, Lom
13. Asparuh’s Rampart
14. Radetski Ship Museum and Hristo Botev Memorial, Kozloduy
15. Bukovets Treasure, Mizia
16. Kamaka Scenic Viewpoint, Oryahovo
17. Diko Iliev House Museum and Square, Oryahovo
18. Marin Varbanov: Pioneer of Textile Art
19. Esperanto Island
20. Danube River Port, Ostrov
21. Na Valyaka Riverside Area, Dolni Vadin
22. Roman City of Ulpia Oescus, Gigen
23. Panoramic Views of the Danube, Somovit
24. Eliya Fountain, Nikopol
25. Shishman’s Fortress, Nikopol
26. St. Stephen Rock Monastery, Nikopol
27. The Wide Danube, Between Nikopol and Belene
28. Roman Customs Station of Dimum, Belene
29. Belene Communist-Era Labour Camp Memorial
30. Persina Nature Park, Nikopol–Belene–Svishtov
31. Aleko Konstantinov House Museum, Svishtov
32. Holy Trinity Church, Svishtov (Architect Kolyo Ficheto)
33. Ancient Roman City of Novae, Svishtov
34. Yantra River Meanders, Novgrad–Belyanovo–Beltsov
35. Markov Krast Landmark, Dzhulyunitsa
36. Suspension Bridge, Belyanovo
37. Batin Island, Batin
38. Ignat Kaneff: From Gorno Ablanovo to Canada
39. Borovo Thracian Treasure
40. Filip Totyu House Museum, Dve Mogili
41. Orlova Chuka Cave, Dve Mogili
42. Cherven Medieval Fortress, Cherven
43. Ivanovo Rock-Hewn Churches
44. Basarbovo Rock Monastery
45. National Transport Museum, Ruse
46. Freedom Memorial, Ruse
47. Pantheon of National Revival Heroes, Ruse
48. Sexaginta Prista Roman Fortress and Museum, Ruse
49. Elias Canetti: Nobel Prize-Winning Writer
50. Architectural Details of Central Ruse
51. Eco Museum and Aquarium, Ruse
52. Kalimok–Brushlen Protected Area
53. Danube Fishing and Boatbuilding Museum, Tutrakan
54. Tutrakan Epic Memorial and Museum
55. Historic Fishermen’s Quarter, Tutrakan
56. Tanyo Voyvoda Memorial, Pozharevo
57. Malak Preslavets Marsh, Malak Preslavets
58. Danube River Port, Popina
59. Fishing Community of Vetren
60. Srebarna Biosphere Reserve and Museum
61. Medzhidi Tabia Fortress, Silistra
62. Roman Tomb, Silistra
63. Ancient Roman Chariot, Silistra History Museum
64. Ancient Durostorum Archaeological Complex, Silistra
65. Kaynardzha Historic Fountain, Kaynardzha
66. Badzhaliyata Thracian Rock Sanctuary, Strelkovo
67. Kranovo Rock Labyrinth, Kranovo
68. Zaldapa Archaeological Site, Abrit
69. Shan Kaya Rock Monasteries, Onogur
70. Old Dobrudzha Ethnographic Complex, Dobrich
71. Asparuh Monument, Dobrich
72. Lavender Fields of Dobrudzha
73. Filip’s Tavern, Krasen
74. The White Swallow: A Story by Yordan Yovkov
75. Durankulak Village Square, Dunav Ultra End Point
76. Durankulak Beach
77. Durankulak Lake
78. Shabla Lighthouse
Local Food & Drink (79–89)
79. Traditional Fish Soup (Ribena Chorba)
80. Salamura, Traditional Fish Broth
81. Mamaliga / Kachamak, Traditional Cornmeal Dish
82. Prosenik, Traditional Millet Bread
83. Dinen Madzhun, Watermelon Molasses
84. Traditional Dobrudzha Bread
85. Wine from the Danubian Plain
86. Apricot Rakia
87. Garash Cake, Bulgarian Chocolate Torte
88. Black Sea Garfish
89. Salamuriika, Traditional Local Dish
Flora & Fauna (90–100)
90. Wels Catfish
91. Moruna (Beluga Sturgeon)
92. Common Pheasant
93. European Bee-eater
94. White Stork
95. Cormorant
96. Herons of the Danube Wetlands
97. Dalmatian Pelican
98. Red-breasted Goose
99. Golden Jackal
100. White Water Lily
100 Highlights. One App.
Explore the highlights on the map, discover their stories and find your way along the Dunav Ultra route with the official app.
