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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Rila Mountains

Rila Mountains’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in the Rila Mountains. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 13, 2025

Musala Peak

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

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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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This part of the trail is steep and rocky and you should be careful while passing through that place. It is not a problem if the weather is good during …

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If you're planning to visit Skakavitsa Waterfall in Rila, Bulgaria, prepare to be mesmerized by its breathtaking beauty. As one of the highest waterfalls in Bulgaria, Skakavitsa cascades gracefully amidst …

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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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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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