The best mountain hikes in the Rila Mountains
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Last updated: October 28, 2025
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1. View of Aleko Lake – Musala Peak loop from Beli Iskar
14.1km
05:12
630m
640m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
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30
hikers
2. Malyovitsa Hut – Malyovitsa Peak loop from Govedartsi
13.9km
06:20
980m
980m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
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25
hikers
3. View of Fish Lake, Rila – The Kidney Lake loop from Panichishte
8.07km
03:30
440m
440m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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17
hikers
4. Rilski Ezera Hut – Waterfall in Rila loop from Panichishte
18.1km
07:11
1,130m
1,130m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
3.0
(1)
3
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5. Waterfall in Rila – View of the Seven Rila Lakes loop from Panichishte
10.2km
04:08
550m
550m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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11
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6. Mountain Stream Crossing – Malyovitsa Hut loop from Govedartsi
12.1km
04:52
790m
790m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
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11
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7. Mountain Stream Crossing loop from Govedartsi
14.1km
05:27
860m
860m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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