The Top 20 Lakes in the Rila Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Rila Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Rila Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 8, 2025
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 :(
The water in all lakes was pure as a drop, but now some lakes grew green :(
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Shortly after the kidney it goes uphill again (50 min up and 30 min down). At the top you have a beautiful view of two other lakes. It's quite drafty up there, so it's better to bring warmer clothes.
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Beautiful, crystal-clear water, surrounded by majestic peaks.
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Built for the preparation of the Everest Ascension of the Bulgarians.
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Nice place for rest, there is a shelter there. It was called "Strashnoto ezero" (Scary lake) because it is common for the thunders to strike there (because of the metal/ore …
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This is a lovely stretch of wide open spaces filled with lots of green grass and plants. It goes all the way along the river at an easy pace and …
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Beautiful still, clear water in a majestic landscape!
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This is the largest of the three lakes. To see the other two you have to deviate from the path.
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Simply amazing mountain landscape and scenery! I could spend hours here just looking at the lake and the peaks!
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After Plitkacho there is no path to the ridge. It is only available in bgmountains. :) It can be passed, but it is good to have a GPS.
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