Dushantsi Reservoir Explained

Dushantsi Reservoir
Location:Zlatitsa–Pirdop Valley
Coords:42.6967°N 24.2869°W
Type:dam
Outflow:Topolnitsa river
Pushpin Map:Bulgaria
Basin Countries:Bulgaria
Volume:13hm3

The Dushantsi Reservoir (Bulgarian: Язовир Душанци) is located in the Zlatitsa–Pirdop Valley between the Balkan Mountains to the north and Sredna Gora mountain range to the south. It is situated in western-central Bulgaria in Sofia Province. The reservoir is fed by the river Topolnitsa.

The dam wall can be easily reached by car, via the first class I-6 road GyueshevoSofiaKarlovoBurgas. The area around the reservoir is used for outings, picnics, water sports and fishing.