Rila & Pirin Trekking

The starting point of your hike is the mountaineering center, where you first follow the river into the Malyovitsa valley. You then cross the main ridge of the Rila Mountains to the impressive summit. From here you can enjoy an overwhelming view of the famous Rila Monastery.

Through spruce forests you hike higher and higher up into the alpine mountain world until you reach the mountain basin of the Seven Rila Lakes. The famous glacial lakes will enchant you with a spectacular scenery that you can view from the edge of the highest of the lakes.

Today, an alpine highlight awaits you on the Musala peak at 2,925 m! A transfer to Borovets, from where you will take the cable car to the starting point of the hike. There you will enjoy a unique panorama, always with a view of the escarpment of the Musala. Your path will lead you past glacial lakes and mountain huts to the summit. The view from the summit to the surrounding mountains is breathtaking.

Day to relax and discover the cultural highlights of the region. You leave the Rila Mountains and make your way to the Pirin Mountains, on your way a visit to the famous Rila Monastery awaits you before you reach Bansko, picturesquely situated at the foot of the Pirin Mountains.

Today, another highlight on your trekking tour is the ascent of Wichren. Always accompanied by a breathtaking view, the trail leads along the south-west ridge to the summit. From the summit you will once again have a view of the entire mountain world of Bulgaria. The descent is on a different path, where you can observe wild goats and blooming edelweiss.

After the chairlift ride, your hike starts at the Bezbog Hut to one of the most spectacular peaks of the Pirin Mountains, Polezhan (2,850 m). Once on the summit, you will be rewarded with a spectacular 360-degree view. Here you can review your hiking trip.