The seven lakes of Rila National Park

This route is very busy during the summer, but it offers splendid scenery and multiple alternatives.

This hike can be started by chairlift to avoid a 5 km climb and save your energy for the most beautiful part

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.11 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3,114 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 3,091 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 8,009 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 5,049 ft

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 5,052 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.4 - alt. 5,194 ft - Cable car
  3. 2 : mi 1.78 - alt. 6,867 ft - Arrival by chairlift
  4. 3 : mi 3.43 - alt. 7,612 ft - Crossroads, lake
  5. 4 : mi 3.75 - alt. 8,009 ft - Last lake
  6. 5 : mi 4.62 - alt. 7,290 ft - Refuge
  7. 6 : mi 5.05 - alt. 7,201 ft - Refuge
  8. 7 : mi 5.27 - alt. 7,080 ft - Crossroads
  9. 8 : mi 5.71 - alt. 7,205 ft - Beacon
  10. S/E : mi 8.11 - alt. 5,052 ft - Car park

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