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Rila 7 Lakes 11/08/2023 Riliski Hut - Dolnoto - Ribnoto - Haramiata - Salzata - Okoto - Babreka - Bliznaka - Trilistnika

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Distance
5.83 mi
Elevation gain
1,978 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,978 ft
Max elevation
8,551 ft
TrailRank 
81 5
Min elevation
6,888 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
5 hours 20 minutes
Coordinates
1202
Uploaded
August 20, 2023
Recorded
August 2023
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near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)

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The route starts from the Riliski refuge at an altitude of about 2100m, which can be reached by cable car or on foot (about 500m altitude and 2 hours time). The area is known as seven Rila lakes and the approach is easy. This particular route passes by the 7 lakes but also deviates from the classic route followed by most visitors.

We follow a southern direction in relation to the shelter on a well-marked path. In 1.5 km at the intersection, we will continue to the left (east) while in the same direction and lower we see the lake Dolnoto ezero (the Lower lake). In a short time we will see the second lake called Ribnoto ezero (Fish lake). We will walk SW around the perimeter of the lake and at the point where there is a spring the path crosses. We continue SW and south climbing towards the col while on our right we see the impressive and steep peak of Haramiata which we climb. From the top we have an amazing view of the lakes.

Descending from the summit, the course continues almost to the ridge south, west and northwest for 1.5 km. In this section there are some signs but no clear path. Then we will again enter a clear path and soon we will pass the lake Salzata ezero (the Tear). The trail gently descends NW towards Lake Okoto ezero (the Eye). The direction changes to the east and the trail descends passing Babreka ezero (The Kidney), Bliznaka ezero (The Twins) and Trilistnika ezero (The Trefoil) lakes. Continuing north we will meet the ascent path and at this point the circle closes. The last kilometer of the return is common with the ascent path.

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The route starts from the Riliski refuge at an altitude of about 2100m, which can be reached by cable car or on foot (about 500m altitude and 2 hours time). The area is known as seven Rila lakes and the approach is easy. This particular route passes by the 7 lakes but deviates a bit from the classic route followed by most visitors.

We follow a southerly direction in relation to the shelter on a well-marked path. In 1.5 km at the intersection, we will continue to the left (east) while in the same direction and further down we see the lake Dolnoto ezero (the Lower lake). In a short time we will see the second lake called Ribnoto ezero (Fish lake). We will walk SW around the perimeter of the lake and at the point where there is a spring the path crosses. We continue SW and south climbing towards the pass while on our right we see the impressive and steep peak of Haramiata which we climb. From the top we have an amazing view of the lakes.

Descending from the summit, the course continues almost to the ridge south, west and northwest, forming a horseshoe for 1.5 km. In this section there are some signs but no clear path. Then we will again enter a clear path and soon we will pass the lake Salzata ezero (the Tear). The trail gently descends NW towards Lake Okoto ezero (the Eye). The direction changes to the east and the trail descends passing Babreka ezero (The Kidney), Bliznaka ezero (The Twins) and Trilistnika ezero (The Trefoil) lakes. Continuing north we will meet the ascent path and at this point the circle closes. The last kilometer of the return is shared with the ascent.

Waypoints

PictographWilderness hut Altitude 6,948 ft
Photo ofRiliski Hut Photo ofRiliski Hut Photo ofRiliski Hut

Riliski Hut

Riliski Hut

PictographLake Altitude 7,074 ft
Photo ofDolnoto ezero (The Lower lake) Photo ofDolnoto ezero (The Lower lake) Photo ofDolnoto ezero (The Lower lake)

Dolnoto ezero (The Lower lake)

Dolnoto ezero (The Lower lake). View from above.

PictographLake Altitude 7,231 ft
Photo ofRibnoto ezero (Fish lake) Photo ofRibnoto ezero (Fish lake) Photo ofRibnoto ezero (Fish lake)

Ribnoto ezero (Fish lake)

Ribnoto ezero (Fish lake)

PictographFountain Altitude 7,237 ft
Photo ofSpring Photo ofSpring Photo ofSpring

Spring

Spring

PictographSummit Altitude 8,156 ft
Photo ofHaramiata summit Photo ofHaramiata summit Photo ofHaramiata summit

Haramiata summit

Haramiata summit

PictographLake Altitude 8,325 ft
Photo ofSalzata ezero (The Tear) Photo ofSalzata ezero (The Tear) Photo ofSalzata ezero (The Tear)

Salzata ezero (The Tear)

Salzata ezero (The Tear)

PictographLake Altitude 8,011 ft
Photo ofOkoto ezero (The Eye) Photo ofOkoto ezero (The Eye) Photo ofOkoto ezero (The Eye)

Okoto ezero (The Eye)

Okoto ezero (The Eye)

PictographLake Altitude 7,619 ft
Photo ofBabreka ezero (The Kidney) Photo ofBabreka ezero (The Kidney) Photo ofBabreka ezero (The Kidney)

Babreka ezero (The Kidney)

Babreka ezero (The Kidney)

PictographLake Altitude 7,306 ft
Photo ofTrilistnika ezero (The Trefoil) Photo ofTrilistnika ezero (The Trefoil) Photo ofTrilistnika ezero (The Trefoil)

Trilistnika ezero (The Trefoil)

Trilistnika ezero (The Trefoil)

PictographLake Altitude 7,382 ft
Photo ofBliznaka ezero (The Twins) Photo ofBliznaka ezero (The Twins) Photo ofBliznaka ezero (The Twins)

Bliznaka ezero (The Twins)

Bliznaka ezero (The Twins)

Comments  (2)

  • Photo of mak theo
    mak theo Aug 31, 2023

    Εντυπωσιακό !!

  • Photo of Stella Frabaschali
    Stella Frabaschali Oct 2, 2023

    I have followed this trail  View more

    Great alpine scenery in Rila

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