Seven Rila Lakes Walk
ModerateLakesSpirituality

Seven Rila Lakes Walk

Glacial lakes in Bulgaria's sacred mountains

Rila Mountains5 hr10.0 km
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About This Walk

Walk the circuit of the Seven Rila Lakes, each named for its distinctive shape - the Tear, the Eye, the Kidney, the Twin, the Trefoil, the Fish, and the Lower. These glacial lakes in Bulgaria's highest mountain range have spiritual significance for the White Brotherhood.

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5 waypoints · Rila Mountains

5 Waypoints

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Safety Notes

  • Chairlift reduces initial climb
  • Weather changes quickly
  • Best July-September

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Distance

10.0 km

Duration

5 hr

Elevation

500 m

Waypoints

5

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleNo
Pushchair friendlyNo
SurfaceRocky
Stiles0

Terrain

Alpine trailRocky terrainLakeside paths

Best Seasons

summerautumn