Price: 200 $
Duration: 7 days
Next: 21/06/2018
Overview
Rila is the flagship of Bulgarian mountains. It is the highest range in Bulgaria, though small (ridge stretches from east to west only for sixty kilometers). It looks impressive with its rocky peaks, steep abysses, alpine meadows and beautiful lakes. Numerous beautiful mountain lakes emphasize the name “water mountain”, as Old Thracian “Roula” meant the same, however it was changed into Rila by the Slavic. During our journey we will also see one of the symbols of Bulgaria – Seven Rila Lakes.
Middle-height ridges from two thousand to two thousand and six hundred meters do not require wearing warm clothes. During trekking through Rila mountain range we have to climb the highest peak of the Balkan Penninsula and the entire Southeastern Europe – Mount Musala (2925 m). Another interesting occasion will be a visit of the famous Rila Monastery – the main shrine of Bulgaria.
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Seven Rila Lakes are of glacial origin, they are located at an altitude from 2100 to 2500 m and are incredible beautiful. Those lakes are the most visited in Bulgaria as they are considered to be a symbol of the country. They occupy quite a large area and are over 35 meters deep. Each lake has its own name: Dolnoto (the Lower Lake) – the lowest lake, is about 2095 m above sea level, Rybnoto (Fish Lake) – the shallowest one, Trilistnika (the Trefoil) – of irregular shape and with low shores, Bliznaka (the Twin) – the largest one, Babreka (the Kidney) – has the steepest banks, Okoto (the Eye) – perfectly oval-shaped (it is the deepest circle lake in Bulgaria, 37,5 m deep), Salzata (the Tear) – has such a name because of crystal clear water. On the way up there are fabulous views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Interesting fact is that the Bulgarians consider the place nearby seven lakes to be sacred, both Orthodox and other pilgrims come here and worship.
After climbing the peak we start descending. That day we will also see the most high-altitude lake in Europe – Ledenoto with a tourist hut nearby.
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