From here you enter the Rila National Park. After the gate you will find an overview map with the park rules. Please follow them to protect our nature.

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July 3, 2025

Hiking

Start of the trail to Malyovitsa hut. In some places you can also find it as the Malyovitsa eco-trail. The route is not difficult, but it is very picturesque. The hut is located about 3km from the start of the trail and the Malyovitsa and Alpinist hotels. There is also a large paid parking lot there.

A large part of the trail goes through a forest and there is a lot of shade. There is a fountain in the middle of the route, so you can safely pour yourself some water.

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Best Hikes to Rila National Park Entrance

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1. Malyovitsa Hut – Elen Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

11.2km

04:49

740m

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

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2. Malyovitsa Hut loop from Мальовишка река

5.23km

01:44

260m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Malyovitsa Hut – Strashnoto Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

14.6km

05:36

850m

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

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Elevation 1,720 m

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Rila National Park Entrance

1. Malyovitsa Hut – Elen Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

2. Malyovitsa Hut loop from Мальовишка река

3. Malyovitsa Hut – Strashnoto Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

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