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The Top 20 Attractions in the Rila Mountains

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Rila Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Rila Mountains is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Musala Peak

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful views but it is not so hard to reach the highest peak in the Balkans so it is usually overcrowded. There are alternative routes to Musala peak that are …

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Seven Rila Lakes

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It used to be very quiet and restful place, but now it is fully overcrowded.
The water in all lakes was pure as a drop, but now some lakes grew green :(

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Rila Monastery

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Nice place to visit, but I think it is better for car (or bike) tourism rather than hiking.
You may want to try "mekitsa" dessert from the shop next to …

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Musala Hut

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Our 2-week hike across the entire Rila and Pirin Mountains is a long time ago - but unforgettable! Magnificent mountains, untouched nature, friendly and helpful people ... I always like …

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Malyovitsa Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place for walks with very interesting paths nearby.
Keep in mind that the region there has very high avalanche risk due to the terain!

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Malyovitsa Peak

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful views, not so overcrowded because of the difficulty to reach the peak.
Before the peak there is a view to Rila monastery

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Yastrebets Summit Station

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Fantastic mountain world. I will never forget the hike there ...

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Babreka (The Kidney) Lake

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Beautiful, crystal-clear water, surrounded by majestic peaks.

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Rila National Park Entrance

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Pila Park and the path to the Maliovitsa hut and the peak begin shortly after the CPS

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Rila Lakes Hut

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Good spot to stop for a break, or to get something to eat/drink. Especially if you started at the bottom, and did not take the lift up :)

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The Top 20 Attractions in the Rila Mountains

Musala Peak

Seven Rila Lakes

Rila Monastery

Musala Hut

Malyovitsa Hut

Malyovitsa Peak

Yastrebets Summit Station

Babreka (The Kidney) Lake

Rila National Park Entrance

Rila Lakes Hut

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