Gočela

Gočela is a mountain pass located in the western Rhodope Mountains in Bulgaria. It sits at an altitude of approximately 1,445 meters above sea level. The pass connects the towns of Velingrad and Sarnitsa. It is traversed by a paved road that offers scenic views of the surrounding mountain landscapes, including forests and valleys. The pass is often used as a route for tourism and transportation between the two towns and the surrounding regions. The climate in the Gočela area is typically characterized by cooler temperatures and higher levels of precipitation due to its altitude.