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Seven Rila Lakes

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Seven Rila Lakes

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    July 26, 2017

    Hiking

    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

    Hiking

    Meanwhile quite a tourist hotspot and therefore quickly overcrowded and very crowded
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    August 13, 2021

    Hiking

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

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

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

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    Elevation 2,220 m

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    Location: Kyustendil Region, Bulgaria

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