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The Twin Lake (Bliznaka), Seven Rila Lakes

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The Twin Lake (Bliznaka), Seven Rila Lakes

The Twin Lake (Bliznaka), Seven Rila Lakes

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

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    September 30, 2024

    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 area is 2.10 square kilometres. The water surface area is 168.6 acres. The water volume of the lake is 590 thousand m3 and the maximum depth is 27.5 metres. In the recent past the lake was called Chifte Göl. The name "Bliznaka" comes from the fact that in times of drought the lake splits into two small ponds. From this it takes the shape of an hourglass.

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      Location: Kyustendil Region, Bulgaria

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