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  • Rila Mt, Yastrebetz 2369m-Musala 2925m-Musala Pathway

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    Backcountry Ski
    near Borovets, Софийска област (България)
    Author
    celembrimbor
    with Komis Thomas
    Distance
    7.31mi
    Elevation +
    1991f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRila Mt, Yastrebetz 2369m-Musala 2925m-Musala Pathway Photo ofRila Mt, Yastrebetz 2369m-Musala 2925m-Musala Pathway Photo ofRila Mt, Yastrebetz 2369m-Musala 2925m-Musala Pathway

    Yastrebretz Gondola 2369m-Musala Hut-Everest Hut-Musala 2925m-Musala Pathway Musala peak 2925m is the highest peak in Rila Mt and the whole Balkan Peninsula ( second is Mt Olympus at 2919m in Greece and Pirin Mt at 2...

    Decided to pause our daily alpine skiing in the resort and followed the route to Musala. There was much new snow and we ...
    Oxia Palus
    NIce Route. We were two, One on skis, one on shoes. Fairly easy if of some experience. Great view from the summit. Compr...
    nexus polaris
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  • Rila: Yastrebets - Musala

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    near Borovets, Софийска област (България)
    Author
    Ivan Večanski
    Distance
    9.27mi
    Elevation +
    2215f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRila: Yastrebets - Musala Photo ofRila: Yastrebets - Musala Photo ofRila: Yastrebets - Musala

    Walked this trail with my wife and two kids (13 and 8 years old). The summer trail to the Musala peak (2925m) starts at the top of the Yastrebets lift at 2369m. The lift starts in Borovets and takes around 20 minutes ...

    Nice description
    Dimitar Bsovski
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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
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  • Skimountaineering Bulgaria-Musala

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    Backcountry Ski
    near Borovets, Софийска област (България)
    Author
    Guillem Plans
    with ratillaman
    Distance
    12.04mi
    Elevation +
    2877f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkimountaineering Bulgaria-Musala Photo ofSkimountaineering Bulgaria-Musala Photo ofSkimountaineering Bulgaria-Musala

    Pic més alt dels Balcans des de l'estació d'esquí de Borovets, ruta normal. Des de la base de l'estació agafem els telecadires fins a la cota 2300 aproximadament. El track comença a partir d'aquí, lleuger descens fins a ...

    Quin munt de ferralla!
    ratillaman
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  • 7 Rilski Ezera

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    near Sapareva Banya, Област Кюстендил (България)
    Author
    Sibel Jakupović
    with djpece2001
    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...

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  • Skimoutaineering Bulgaria-Malyovitsa

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    Backcountry Ski
    near Dospey Makhala, Софийска област (България)
    Author
    Guillem Plans
    with ratillaman
    Distance
    9.05mi
    Elevation +
    4186f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkimoutaineering Bulgaria-Malyovitsa Photo ofSkimoutaineering Bulgaria-Malyovitsa Photo ofSkimoutaineering Bulgaria-Malyovitsa

    Ruta que parteix de la petita estació Búlgara amb el mateix nom. Primera muntanya que fem a Bulgària amb males condicions de visibilitat. Malyovitsa (Bulgarian: Мальовица) is a peak and ski resort in the northwestern...

    :)
    ratillaman
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  • Bulgaria, Sofia city center

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    Walking
    near Sofia, София-град (България)
    Author
    gertzos
    with efipan
    Distance
    4.03mi
    Elevation +
    167f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofBulgaria, Sofia city center Photo ofBulgaria, Sofia city center Photo ofBulgaria, Sofia city center

    31-7-2018 Sofia city center places of interest : Eagles' Bridge - Soviet army monument - University of Sofia - Tsar Alexander II monument - Bulgarian Parliament - Alexander Nevski Cathedral - Holy Synod of the Bulgaria...

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  • Crn Vrv - Golem Rezen - Mal Rezen (Vitosha, Bulgaria)

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    near Simeonovo, София-град (България)
    Author
    Sibel Jakupović
    Distance
    6.26mi
    Elevation +
    1719f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCrn Vrv - Golem Rezen - Mal Rezen (Vitosha, Bulgaria) Photo ofCrn Vrv - Golem Rezen - Mal Rezen (Vitosha, Bulgaria) Photo ofCrn Vrv - Golem Rezen - Mal Rezen (Vitosha, Bulgaria)

    Start point Aleko Dom on Vitosha mountain in Sofia. Trail is marked very well, Golem and Mal Rezen Peak are bit technical but it's only few meters to climb over rocks to the peak. In Aleko you can find food and anything ...

    Good trail, beautiful views.
    Robert Szeryk
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  • Balkan / Stara Planina

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    near Pirdop, Софийска област (България)
    Author
    Byxtra
    Distance
    68.32mi
    Elevation +
    16263f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofBalkan / Stara Planina Photo ofBalkan / Stara Planina Photo ofBalkan / Stara Planina

    The Balkan mountain range (aka Stara planina / Стара планина; meaning the "Ancient Mountain") is a large mountain range literally dividing Bulgaria in half as it runs all the way from the border between Bulgaria and Serb...

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  • 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
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  • Bulgaria 09: Asenovgrad - Muldava Monastry

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    near Asenovgrad, Пловдив (България)
    Author
    tony aoun
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    1631f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofBulgaria 09: Asenovgrad - Muldava Monastry Photo ofBulgaria 09: Asenovgrad - Muldava Monastry Photo ofBulgaria 09: Asenovgrad - Muldava Monastry

    Doing the hike was a bit crazy. 90 min drive time from Plovdiv (back and forth), 11 km hike, I should check out from the hotel at 14h00 and return the rented car at 14h30. But I decided to do it. Just keep in mind that ...

    Great first climb, steeper than expected but rewarded with great views. Second half of route is a little less interestin...
    merijndirks
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  • Musala (Nokjna)

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    near Borovets, Софийска област (България)
    Author
    Sibel Jakupović
    with djpece2001
    Distance
    17.29mi
    Elevation +
    5472f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofMusala (Nokjna) Photo ofMusala (Nokjna) Photo ofMusala (Nokjna)

    Meaning of the word Musala is "place for payer" or "near to God". No wonder highest peak on Balkans have the name that best describes it. This trail from Borovec is long one, luckily it has plenty of mountain huts and s...

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  • Skimountaineering Bulgària-Vihren

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    Backcountry Ski
    near Bansko, Област Благоевград (България)
    Author
    Guillem Plans
    with ratillaman
    Distance
    16.55mi
    Elevation +
    5899f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkimountaineering Bulgària-Vihren Photo ofSkimountaineering Bulgària-Vihren Photo ofSkimountaineering Bulgària-Vihren

    Cota més alta de les muntanyes del Parc Nacional de Pirin. La ruta comença des de l'estació d'esquí de Bansko. Malauradament, la meteorologia no ens acompanya i no podrem gaudir de bones vistes. Comencem des d'un pàrqu...

    Gràcies companys!
    ratillaman
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  • Bulgaria 01: Waterfalls' Canyon

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    near Smolyan, Област Смолян (България)
    Author
    tony aoun
    Distance
    4.52mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBulgaria 01: Waterfalls' Canyon Photo ofBulgaria 01: Waterfalls' Canyon Photo ofBulgaria 01: Waterfalls' Canyon

    I left Plovdiv at 9 and at exactly 11 I started the hike from Smolyan Town. Most of the trail is on dirt road along the Cherna River (the Black River) in the East Rhodope Mountains. Amazing nature, calm area and the wea...

    Una de las más bonitas rutas de Bulgaria. Imprescindible.
    Chanclas54
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  • BULGARIA. Rila Mountains. 2 day hike: Rila Monastery - Seven Lakes Hut - Malyovitsa (2.729 m) - Monastery

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    Hiking
    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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  • Bulgaria 04: Shiroka Laka big loop

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    near Shiroka Laka, Пловдив (България)
    Author
    tony aoun
    Distance
    15.52mi
    Elevation +
    2490f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofBulgaria 04: Shiroka Laka big loop Photo ofBulgaria 04: Shiroka Laka big loop Photo ofBulgaria 04: Shiroka Laka big loop

    The minute I went out the hotel, I started recording. I am staying in Shiroka Laka Hotel for 2 nights before moving on to a new destination and a new hike. For the first 7 km I was on asphalt road but all this distance ...

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  • Melnik - Rozhen Monestry - Melnik

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    Mountain Bike
    near Melnik, Област Благоевград (България)
    Author
    nadav.bloch
    Distance
    10.05mi
    Elevation +
    1588f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofMelnik - Rozhen Monestry - Melnik Photo ofMelnik - Rozhen Monestry - Melnik Photo ofMelnik - Rozhen Monestry - Melnik

    We intended to ride by road from Melnik to Rozhen Monastery and continue riding from there to Melnik by marked offroad path back to Melnik. We planned to do it, as we saw recorded one in Wikiloc as a mountain bike track....

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  • The canyon of waterfalls

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    near Smolyan, Област Смолян (България)
    Author
    sergkononko
    Distance
    5.04mi
    Elevation +
    1677f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofThe canyon of waterfalls Photo ofThe canyon of waterfalls Photo ofThe canyon of waterfalls

    Winter hike without snow. Wooden bridges and steps are slippery. From the far side of the route it’s possible to go to the peak Goljam Perelik.

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  • Bulgaria: Pirin (august)

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    near Bansko, Област Благоевград (България)
    Author
    Bastiaan.vb
    Distance
    22.87mi
    Elevation +
    8501f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofBulgaria: Pirin (august) Photo ofBulgaria: Pirin (august) Photo ofBulgaria: Pirin (august)

    Gps: Garmin 'Etrex 20' Map: Domino 'Pïrin' (1:50 000)

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  • Bulgaria 02: Smolian's three Lakes and Orpheus Rocks

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    near Ezerovo, Област Смолян (България)
    Author
    tony aoun
    Distance
    3.82mi
    Elevation +
    446f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofBulgaria 02: Smolian's three Lakes and Orpheus Rocks Photo ofBulgaria 02: Smolian's three Lakes and Orpheus Rocks Photo ofBulgaria 02: Smolian's three Lakes and Orpheus Rocks

    It was a sunset hike around the hotel (Mountain Lake Hotel) The area is simply beautiful with Pine, Picea Conica and Abies Normandiana forests. Mainly I walked among the trees passing shortly on asphalt roads and going f...

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  • Bulgaria 03: Shiroka Laka - Varbovo

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    near Shiroka Laka, Пловдив (България)
    Author
    tony aoun
    Distance
    6.56mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofBulgaria 03: Shiroka Laka - Varbovo Photo ofBulgaria 03: Shiroka Laka - Varbovo Photo ofBulgaria 03: Shiroka Laka - Varbovo

    I am in the small old town of Shiroka Laka. I loved every detail of this amazing village. The streets, the houses, the restaurants ... I started on the main road with the Shirokoleshka River on my left. You can see I to...

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  • Borovets

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    near Borovets, Софийска област (България)
    Author
    edis_hiking
    Distance
    3.05mi
    Elevation +
    538f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofBorovets Photo ofBorovets Photo ofBorovets

    Borovets is one of the biggest mountain resorts in Bulgaria. It is located at an elevation of 1300 m on the northern slopes of Rila Mountain, some 70 km away from Sofia, approximately 130 km from Plovdiv, and 10 km south...

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  • Hike to Musala Peak (2925m)

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    near Borovets, Софийска област (България)
    Author
    Stig Norre Rasmussen
    with VesiDK
    Distance
    9.18mi
    Elevation +
    2060f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHike to Musala Peak (2925m) Photo ofHike to Musala Peak (2925m) Photo ofHike to Musala Peak (2925m)

    From Borovets we took the lift to (Yastrebets Peak) 2369m and hiked the Summer Trail to Musala Peak (2925m). Bring warm clothes as the avg. temp. near the peak is around 7C during Summer. Been there twice - second time...

    Followed this trail with my wife and two kids (8 and 13 years old), they all passed it relatively easy. We had to take b...
    Ivan Večanski
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  • Exploring Pirin

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    Hiking
    near Razlog, Област Благоевград (България)
    Author
    Sibel Jakupović
    Distance
    12.14mi
    Elevation +
    5354f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofExploring Pirin Photo ofExploring Pirin Photo ofExploring Pirin

    Razlog (end of the road) - Yavorov Hut - up to the ridge from Kamenitza. From end of the road from Razlog to Yavorov hut there are 5 km and elevation gain is 550m, trail uphill to the hut is better than the one downhill ...

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