Rila National Park, Bulgaria
The Rila Mountains or Mountains of Western Rhodope, Located in SW. Bulgaria is Sofia 100 km. The peak Musala (Musala, 2.925 m.) It is the highest peak of the mountain range and also of whole Balkans. Most of occupies the Rila National Park is the largest of the three National Parks of Voulgarias.To National Park was established in 24-01-1992 and a protected area.
Here originate the largest rivers in the Balkans, The Iskar, the Maritsa, the Rila, The Evros and Nestos. The changes caused to soil the glaciers, during the Quaternary geological period, caused the creation of many lakes, about 250 the highest peaks of the mountain range. Seven of these lakes create a natural aggregate, known as the "7 Lakes Rila"Or"7 Rilski lake», which belongs to the list of "100 national Attractions Bulgaria"And of course it attracts many visitors.
WALKING - TOUR IN THE LAKES OF RILA
The Rila National Park contains rare flora and fauna and ideal for browsing, hiking, mountain biking and exploration. O Association "Rilski Tourist», often organizes hikes, tours, excursions and climbing in the mountains of Bulgaria (information, tel. : 0896 715929, 0896 715199).
The hike to "7 Rila lakes"Is part of the Tourist Route E4 and the path leading to them are specially marked (about 2 hours walking). The lakes are situated at different heights and connected by small waterfalls. All lakes have names according to their feature.
For your tour will start from the area Panichishte wherein either lift or through the path E4, You will arrive at the shelter Rilski lake Hut (altitude 2.136 m). After Rilski Ezera Hut shelter go down a little, to find the 1or Lake located at the lowest point and altitude 2.095 m. It is called "Dolnoto Ezer"Or" Lower Lake "and has depth 11 m. Here gathered the waters that flow from the higher lakes and form the river Dzherman.
The next upward, is "Ribnoto Ezer"Or" Pond Fish ". It took its name from the word "fish"Which means fish in Bulgarian as it is full of fish. Located in altitude 2.184 m. and its depth is only 2,5 m. Because it has enough grass on the banks of you can camp around.
In altitude 2.216 m. You will meet the 3or lake called "Trilistnika"Or" Clover ", depth 6,5 m.
Then there is the 4or Lake "Bliznaka"Or" Twin ", in altitude 2.243 m. and depth 27,5 m. so named because when not enough water, at a certain point, divided into two lakes.
In altitude 2.282 m. is the 5or Lake "Babreka"Or" Kidney ", depth 28 m.
Well above, to 2.440 m. You will find "Okoto"Or" Eye "or" Heart ", depth 37,5 m. which is deeper than "7 Rila lakes».
End, or 7or Lake "Salzata"Or" Tear ", Located in altitude 2.525 m. and has a depth 4,5 m.
ACCESS
Access to the lake is from the region Panichishte, passing the city Sapareva Banya. Then you should take the road to Pionerska Hut. From there you can take the elevator directly to Rilski lake Hut. Sofia will arrive through the E721 and then the road 82 driving along the artificial lake Iskar, to town Borovets.
useful information
The most appropriate time to visit the Rila National Park is mainly in summer. Since October the lakes are frozen and snow kept until the beginning of summer. You should have your lev (lv or BGN) as in Bulgaria do not take euros or another nomisma.Ypodiaireitai in bills 1,2,5,10,20,50 lv. There are coins 1,2,5,10,20 and 50 stotinki but product prices will see it listed as 0,50 lv instead 50 hundredths.
1 lv = 0,51€.
