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 Rila Monastery

RILA MOUNTAINS, BULGARIA

The highest peak on the Balkan Peninsula, Moussala (2925 m), is there. Mainly Alpine look, but not as rugged as Pirin mountains. Easily accessible by train or bus, especially from Sofia. The best starting points are in the towns of (clockwise) Dupnitza, Samokov, Kostenetz, Rila and Blagoevgrad.

BAK mountain refuge, Rila, Bulgaria Eleni vruh, Rila, Bulgaria Haramiata Peak in the area of the Seven Rila Lakes, Rila, Bulgaria Going down from Predela area to Ivan Vazov chalet, Rila, Bulgaria Ledeno Ezero, lake and refuge, Rila, Bulgaria Skakavishki Waterfall, ready to be ice-climbed, Rila, Bulgaria Rila Monastery, Rila, Bulgaria A view to the West of Moussala Peak, Rila, Bulgaria The highest point of the Balkans seems to be a crowded place Dodov Peak, Rila, Bulgaria A view close to Predela Area, Rila, Bulgaria Marichini ezera, Rila, Bulgaria A mystic figure walking to Bubreka Lake along Suhia Rid ridge, Rila, Bulgaria Close to Zavrachitza chalet, Rila, Bulgaria A plateau southwest of Zavrachitza chalet, Rila, Bulgaria

Suggested trails:

Borovetz Ski Resort to Moussala chalet (by foot or gondola lift) and then to Moussala peak. Can be done in one day if you start early.

Rila Monastery to Malyovitza chalet via Malyovitza and Eleny Vruh peaks is done in a day.

Dupnitza to Sapareva Banya and Panichishte (by bus). Then to the Seven Lakes of Rila. Via the Predela Area go to either Ivan Vazov chalet and then back to Dupnitza, or to Malyovitza chalet and then to Ribni Ezera chalet. Allow 2-3 days.

The E4 and E8 European trails cross the Rila mountains.

text and pictures by Konstantin Ivanov © 1993 - 2002

last updated Jan 30, 2002

 

 

 

 

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