A day-long trek to Rila Mountains’ highest summit - Musala
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A day-long trek to Rila Mountains’ highest summit - Musala

Free cancellation
Availability: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 24 hours
Do this because
  • Trek up the picturesque slopes of the Rila Mountains
  • Climb up to the highest mountain peak in the Balkans
  • Enjoy a panoramic view from the highest point between the Alps and Caucasus
What to expect

This day-long trek takes you up to the highest mountain peak on the Balkan Peninsula – Mount Musala (2925 m). The gondola lift takes you up to the starting point of the trekking trail – Yastrebets Hut. You traverse the left slope of the deep glacial valley and continue on even ground to the cirque near the Musala Lakes and Musala Hut. 2.5-3 km down the trail you’ll reach Musala hut by the banks of Lower Musala Lake. Along its banks and those of two other lakes, you’ll start a moderate-to-steep ascent up the cirque towards one of the other lakes. The path winds up the slope over Aleko Lake, and up ahead there’s another lake. Soon you'll reach the high “Ledeno Lake” (Icy Lake) mountain shelter, situated by the banks of the eponymous lake, which, at 2709 m above sea level, is the highest situated glacial lake in Bulgaria. A 30-40-minute trek up a moderately steep slope takes to Mount Musala. There is a weather station on the peak and the view around is spectacular. There is no place higher than Mount Musala between the Alps and Caucasus. The breathtaking panoramic view of the mountains of Bulgaria from the peak of Rila Mountain is more than worth the adventure.

You’ll be heading back through the same route. After taking the lift down you’ll be transferred to Sofia.

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What's included
  • check A professional mountain guide
  • check A map of Rila Mountain
  • check Lunch
What's not included
  • x_not_included Transfers from Sofia to the starting point of the trail and back (available on request for 30 € per person for a group, 80 € for a single passenger, including pick-ups from the hotel)
Where

pl. "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski" 4, 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting point:
At the time of booking, please select a pick-up point between Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Sofia Airport.
What to remember
  • Trekkers need standard mountain trekking equipment, comfortable shoes and warm, water-proof clothing.
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Provider
Enjoy-Plovdiv
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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