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Seven Rila Lakes

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Seven Rila Lakes

Seven Rila Lakes

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Рила

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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    Best Hikes to Seven Rila Lakes

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    1. Babreka (The Kidney) Lake – Seven Rila Lakes loop from Panichishte

    18.3km

    07:37

    1,090m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    July 26, 2017

    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 :(


    There are several options if you want to reach the 7 rila lakes from Pionerska hut:

    1) on foot

    2) by lift (usually there is 30-60 minutes delay in queue/line)

    3) by offroad jeep (you should climb last 100 meters to upper lift station on foot)


    Of course there are other options: from Rila monastery/Malyovitsa peak; Ivan Vazov hut; etc...

      August 13, 2021

      Meanwhile quite a tourist hotspot and therefore quickly overcrowded and very crowded

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        August 13, 2021

        The white brotherhood has a special permit to camp on the lakes. They usually meet at the seven Rila Lakes in August, which means that more people are out and about there.

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          Location: Kyustendil Region, Bulgaria

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