HUSKY DAYS 10 one-day hikes in Rila mountain
The majestic Rila Mountain offers countless opportunities for recreation, adventure, and unique panoramic views from its peaks. It can be soft and hospitable, as well as raw and challenging - depending on the season and the area.
It is suitable for both experienced climbers and the youngest members of the family, just embarking on their mountain path.
In Rila we can choose from countless routes and destinations. Some of them have well-founded markings and sloping paths, while in other places the terrain becomes rocky and more difficult to maneuver. For this purpose we have prepared basic information about some of the most popular routes. What do you need to prepare? What terrain awaits you? Is the route steep or flat?
Let's see the specifics of these 10 hiking transitions.
| The seven Rila lakes | 4-5 hours (469 m. displacement from Rila Lakes hut) |
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| Musala peak | 6-7 hours |
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| Malyovitsa peak | 5-6 hours (1009 m. Displacement) |
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| from Rila Monastery to Ivan Vazov hut | 5-6 hours |
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| Beli Iskar Eco-trail | 3 hours (4.75 km) |
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| Semkovo - Redzhepishko lake | 4-5 hours (808 m displacement) |
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| Zeleni Preslap locality - Skakavitsa | 3 hours |
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| Rila Monastery - Fish Lakes | 2 days (1641 m. displacement) |
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| Rila Lakes hut - Kabul peak | 3 hours (425 m displacement) |
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| Eco-trail Cross | 1 hour |
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Did you choose your appropriate hiking route? And why not tick everyone off and become Rila experts? Whatever your choice, be sure to plan your mountain tour carefully. Follow the weather forecasts and recommendations. Be equipped according to the season and research what you will need. There is no more unpleasant sensation than the pain of inappropriate shoes or the burning because of the forgotten suncream protection. A mountaineer is as good as his preparation.
Let's conquer Rila together!