Seven Rila Lakes - Self-Guided Hike from Sofia

This full-day trek to the Rila Mountains is meant for people who would like to walk at a leisurely pace among the nature of the Seven Rila Lakes. You will have enough time to get to the highest of all lakes and enjoy the super scenery.

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Highlights

Enjoy a self-guided hike among nature
Marvel at the views of the Seven Rila lakes
Walk at your own pace

Description

After a transfer of 1.5 hours you reach the Panichishte resort area, where you will board the chairlift to the Rila Lakes mountain hut. You will reach the foot of the Seven Rila Lakes cirque, housing the famous blue pearls: Babreka (The Kidney), Salzata (The Tear), Okoto (The Eye), Trilistnika (The Trefoil), Bliznaka (The Twin), Ribnoto (The Fish) and Dolnoto (The Lower). You will be able to complete a full trek around all lakes, or you can skip the 2 highest ones and only walk among the remaining 5 lakes.

Includes

Detailed route notes and a map of Rila
Transfer from Sofia to Panichishte resort and back
Return chairlift tickets
Guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop off

Important Information

This walking tour is of moderate difficulty (climbing and descending 350-500 meters/1165-1600 foot)
Please note that sometimes transfers might be shared with other clients booked on the same tour (in such cases, each party receives their own set of route notes and map) or on a guided tour to the same destination