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  • 7 Rila lakes without lift

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    fanny.pando
    Distance
    12.41mi
    Elevation +
    3927f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 5.0
    Photo of7 Rila lakes without lift Photo of7 Rila lakes without lift Photo of7 Rila lakes without lift

    Very beautiful site. It is a pity that the massive tourism has destroyed the authenticity of this site. So do not leave your rubbish everywhere and please, go by foot, this kind of place is so special, we have to deserve...

    It was easy to follow the GPS recording and climbed up without using the chair lift and went down with the lift.
    LeonP

  • 7 Rilski Ezera

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Sibel Jakupović
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    Distance
    9.84mi
    Elevation +
    3402f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo of7 Rilski Ezera Photo of7 Rilski Ezera Photo of7 Rilski Ezera

    7 Rilski Ezera in Rila National Park, Bulgaria It is nicely arranged path with many mountain huts close to each lake. Trail can be much easier if you use lift to mountain hut and than enjoy the views walking arround th...

  • Trans Rila Mountains: Rila Monastery, Hizha Ivan Vazov, Hizha Pionerska

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    near Rilski Manastir, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    dantelk
    Distance
    15.82mi
    Elevation +
    5909f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTrans Rila Mountains: Rila Monastery, Hizha Ivan Vazov, Hizha Pionerska Photo ofTrans Rila Mountains: Rila Monastery, Hizha Ivan Vazov, Hizha Pionerska Photo ofTrans Rila Mountains: Rila Monastery, Hizha Ivan Vazov, Hizha Pionerska

    July 2015. What I did: From Sofia central, took tram #5, went to ZAPAD bus stop, then took 10.20 Bus to Rila (11Lv). From Rila, took a minibus to the Monastery (2Lv). The return of the minibus was at 15oo. Started...

    Thank you, I could plan my own route thanks to this one!
    Stamen Miroslavov

  • BULGARIA. Rila Mountains. 2 day hike: Rila Monastery - Seven Lakes Hut - Malyovitsa (2.729 m) - Monastery

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    near Rilski Manastir, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    danidomingovitx
    Distance
    23.28mi
    Elevation +
    9452f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofBULGARIA. Rila Mountains. 2 day hike: Rila Monastery - Seven Lakes Hut - Malyovitsa (2.729 m) - Monastery Photo ofBULGARIA. Rila Mountains. 2 day hike: Rila Monastery - Seven Lakes Hut - Malyovitsa (2.729 m) - Monastery Photo ofBULGARIA. Rila Mountains. 2 day hike: Rila Monastery - Seven Lakes Hut - Malyovitsa (2.729 m) - Monastery

    Very long hike from the Rila Monastery to the Seven Lakes and going to two of the most significant summits of the area (Otovishki Vrah and Malyovitsa). The Rila Monastery is deep down in the valley, so the climb up to t...

    Thank you! I could plan my own trail following this one!
    Stamen Miroslavov

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  • 7 Lakes and more - Sapareva Banya to Rila Monastir

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    BrianR
    Distance
    21.54mi
    Elevation +
    7743f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo of7 Lakes and more - Sapareva Banya to Rila Monastir Photo of7 Lakes and more - Sapareva Banya to Rila Monastir Photo of7 Lakes and more - Sapareva Banya to Rila Monastir

    Prelude to this hike: - I took a bus from Sofia to Dupnica at 3pm (~1:15) - In Dupnica station I immediately took another one to Sapareva Banya (~30min) - Then I started the hike at 5pm This is an amazing 2 day hike. La...

  • Wonderful hike around Rila Lakes

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    UnhingedBeauty
    Distance
    8.92mi
    Elevation +
    2195f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofWonderful hike around Rila Lakes Photo ofWonderful hike around Rila Lakes Photo ofWonderful hike around Rila Lakes

    All I gotta say is wow. This is definitely a must do in Bulgaria/Sofia! It's such a delight to hike around these lakes. Definitely recommended! It's quite difficult to get there from Sofia as you have to take a train/bu...

  • 7 Rila Lakes, Maljovica

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    near Gyurgevo, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    gjoregj
    Distance
    20.55mi
    Elevation +
    5938f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo of7 Rila Lakes, Maljovica Photo of7 Rila Lakes, Maljovica Photo of7 Rila Lakes, Maljovica

    Round tour on Rila mountain. Route description: Pionerska hut - 7 Rila Lakes - Ezerski peak - Damga peak - Dodov peak - Maljovica peak - Maljovica hut - Vada hut - Pionerska hut. Important: This is actually second t...

  • The seven Rila lakes, Bulgaria

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    metalpsyche82
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    1775f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofThe seven Rila lakes, Bulgaria Photo ofThe seven Rila lakes, Bulgaria Photo ofThe seven Rila lakes, Bulgaria

    Some tips. - The parking costs just 5 leva per day. Make sure you have it cash. - The chair lift return ticket costs 25 lev. Again, make sure you have it cash. - The trails are all well beaten. There are two things th...

  • Rila 7 LAKES 4 PEAKS

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    near Gyurgevo, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Nedim Limo
    Distance
    14.47mi
    Elevation +
    5213f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofRila 7 LAKES 4 PEAKS Photo ofRila 7 LAKES 4 PEAKS Photo ofRila 7 LAKES 4 PEAKS

    The starting point of the trail is parking lot in the vicinity of the ski lift. Following ski lift ride to the "Rila lakes" hut, the trail passes by almost all lakes and continues up to the ridge from where it further go...

  • Seven rila lake hike

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    yenfang2
    Distance
    7.82mi
    Elevation +
    3241f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSeven rila lake hike Photo ofSeven rila lake hike Photo ofSeven rila lake hike

    a very pleasant hike, beautiful view everywhere. it is a very popular route, so you don't need to worry about getting lost. I hiked from the chair lift station up, and only use the lift for the way down. To get to the st...

  • Рилски Манастир - Седемте Рилски Езера - Сапарева Баня (Rila Monastery - Seven Rila Lakes - Sapareva Banya)

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    near Rilski Manastir, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Stamen Miroslavov
    Distance
    26.54mi
    Elevation +
    8422f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofРилски Манастир - Седемте Рилски Езера - Сапарева Баня (Rila Monastery - Seven Rila Lakes - Sapareva Banya) Photo ofРилски Манастир - Седемте Рилски Езера - Сапарева Баня (Rila Monastery - Seven Rila Lakes - Sapareva Banya) Photo ofРилски Манастир - Седемте Рилски Езера - Сапарева Баня (Rila Monastery - Seven Rila Lakes - Sapareva Banya)

    This is a two-day route, crossing the west Rila mountains from south to north. ~~1ST DAY~~ I get a direct transport from the Sofia West Bus Station (Ovcha Kupel) to the Rila Monastery. You have to be careful since ...

  • Rila seven lakes

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Shlomi Mor
    Distance
    3.34mi
    Elevation +
    587f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofRila seven lakes Photo ofRila seven lakes Photo ofRila seven lakes

    We went up with the lift, and walked by the route left to the hut, till the next hut. We saw two lakes. One on the left along the way, and the other one right near the hut. We did it with two kids at age of 3.5, and it w...

  • 7 Rila lakes with dogs- using lift only for return

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    valengua
    Distance
    9.20mi
    Elevation +
    3297f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo of7 Rila lakes with dogs- using lift only for return Photo of7 Rila lakes with dogs- using lift only for return Photo of7 Rila lakes with dogs- using lift only for return

    We walk all the way up with 2 dogs, saw 6 of the 7 lakes and came back using the lift. Starting from the paid parking, the path is located on the right side, just passing the first wooden cabin (cafeteria). Most of the...

  • Rila lodge and lakes

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    near Gyurgevo, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Jodi H
    Distance
    6.75mi
    Elevation +
    1686f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRila lodge and lakes Photo ofRila lodge and lakes Photo ofRila lodge and lakes

    Easy hike from top of Rila chairlift which passes by or offers views if the seven Rila lakes. Big Bang for your buck. Could be dicey in winter unless you have appropriate gear. In summer it’s probably crowded. Fall and l...

  • Sapareva Banya to Rila Monastery

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    near Gyurgevo, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    jorgeksp
    Distance
    22.27mi
    Elevation +
    6975f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSapareva Banya to Rila Monastery Photo ofSapareva Banya to Rila Monastery Photo ofSapareva Banya to Rila Monastery

    This is a 2 day hike starting from Sapareva Banya, passing through the famous 7 Rila Lakes and ending up in the Rila Monastery. Day 1: Sapareva Banya - Ivan Vazov Hut Starting from this town, you first follow a path in ...

  • Rila Mountains - Kirova poljana to Suhoto

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    near Rilski Manastir, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    enrique.saura
    Distance
    4.62mi
    Elevation +
    1503f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofRila Mountains - Kirova poljana to Suhoto Photo ofRila Mountains - Kirova poljana to Suhoto Photo ofRila Mountains - Kirova poljana to Suhoto

    7 km passed the Rila Monastery you can find this beautiful trail that goes up to the Suhoto lake, which unfortunately it was dry when we went.

  • From Sapareva Banya to Ovcharsti

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    near Gyurgevo, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Vaizer
    Distance
    3.90mi
    Elevation +
    348f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFrom Sapareva Banya to Ovcharsti Photo ofFrom Sapareva Banya to Ovcharsti Photo ofFrom Sapareva Banya to Ovcharsti

    From Sapareva Banya to Ovcharsti by nature and back on the road. It was a nice short hike, we did it with a baby on the back.

  • Makedonia Hut

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    near Rilski Manastir, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Sarah Mills
    Distance
    10.29mi
    Elevation +
    2454f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMakedonia Hut Photo ofMakedonia Hut Photo ofMakedonia Hut

    Up and back from Makedonia Hut. Slippery in parts (at least in March). Best with grippy footwear and hiking poles.

  • Rila

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    near Rila, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Sarah Mills
    Distance
    4.09mi
    Elevation +
    1138f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRila Photo ofRila Photo ofRila

    Starting and ending in Rila town. The first and last parts follow well-trodden trails. The middle part is a bit of a scramble. I want to find a more sensible connecting trail to avoid that section. In any case, some beau...

  • 2008-06-06: Ivan Vazov Hut - Rila Monastery

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    near Rilski Manastir, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    caroig
    Distance
    8.37mi
    Elevation +
    1644f
    TrailRank
    27

    The fourth and last day of a trek across the Rila Mountains, from the Ivan Vazov Hut, along ridges and then steep descend to the Rila Monastery

  • 2008-06-04: Panichishte - Rilski Ezera Hut

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    caroig
    Distance
    8.08mi
    Elevation +
    4678f
    TrailRank
    23

    The second day of a trek across the Rila, from the resort of Panichishte, past the Skakavitsa Waterfall to the Rilski Ezera Hut

  • 2008-06-05: Rilski Ezera Hut - Ivan Vazov Hut

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    near Gyurgevo, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    caroig
    Distance
    5.34mi
    Elevation +
    2720f
    TrailRank
    23

    The third day of a trek across the Rila Mountains, from the Rilski Ezera Hut, thru the Seven Lakes Circus under the Ivan Vazov Mountain and down to the Ivan Vazov Hut

  • Malka Yurta Hut to Alen Mak hotel

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Flatbeat
    Distance
    11.63mi
    Elevation +
    3517f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofMalka Yurta Hut to Alen Mak hotel Photo ofMalka Yurta Hut to Alen Mak hotel Photo ofMalka Yurta Hut to Alen Mak hotel

    Nice walk from the lift to Alen Mak Hotel. You can do this hike in 1 day, it took us 7.5 hours. Hotel Alen Mak is good for staying.

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