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!
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: November 27, 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
Highlight • Lake
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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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
Before the peak there is a view to Rila monastery
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Babreka (The Kidney) Lake
Highlight • Lake
Beautiful, crystal-clear water, surrounded by majestic peaks.
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Rila National Park Entrance
Highlight • Rest Area
Pila Park and the path to the Maliovitsa hut and the peak begin shortly after the CPS
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The Twin Lake (Bliznaka), Seven Rila Lakes
Highlight • Lake
Lake Bliznaka is the largest in area of the Seven Rila Lakes. It is located 1940 m north of Vazov Peak and is 2243 m above sea level. The catchment …
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Steep Rocky Section – Rila Mountains
Highlight • Climb
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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Skakavitsa Waterfall
Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
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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Strashnoto Lake
Highlight • Lake
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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Waterfall and Drinking Fountain in Rila
Highlight • Waterfall
You can fill your water bottle here.
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