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Sofia Province

Musala Hut – Musala Peak loop from Долно Мусаленско езеро

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Bulgaria

Sofia Province

Musala Hut – Musala Peak loop from Долно Мусаленско езеро

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Musala Hut – Musala Peak loop from Долно Мусаленско езеро

02:57

6.36km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Централен рилски резерват

Рила

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Alpine Hut

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14 m

Musala Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Our 2-week hike across the entire Rila and Pirin Mountains is a long time ago - but unforgettable! Magnificent mountains, untouched nature, friendly and helpful people ... I always like …

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658 m

The Ice Lake (Ledeno Ezero), Rila

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Gorgeous lake surrounded by towering peaks! Really a lovely sight to behold!

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2.30 km

Spring at Rila Mountain Hut

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Not sure if it's "officially" drinking water, but I drank it, and was fine. Also it was very nice and cold.

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2.47 km

Ledeno Ezero Hut

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Built for the preparation of the Everest Ascension of the Bulgarians.

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2.69 km

Musala Summit Ascent

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The path winds its way up to the Musala summit between boulders. You can use the former power line (I assume) as a guide. You will soon have completed the climb!

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3.16 km

Musala Peak

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Beautiful views but it is not so hard to reach the highest peak in the Balkans so it is usually overcrowded. There are alternative routes to Musala peak that are …

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4.85 km

Mountain Lake in Rila National Park

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The lake invites you to rest and pause in the mountains with a view to the summit, whether on the way up or down.

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5.40 km

Spring in Rila National Park

Highlight • Natural

Not sure if it's "officially" drinking water, but I drank from it and I didn't die so there's that.

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6.36 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

2.68 km

Surfaces

4.35 km

2.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,890 m)

Lowest point (2,380 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 March

5°C

-11°C

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Musala Hut – Musala Peak loop from Долно Мусаленско езеро

Musala Hut

The Ice Lake (Ledeno Ezero), Rila

Spring at Rila Mountain Hut

Ledeno Ezero Hut

Musala Summit Ascent

Musala Peak

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Spring in Rila National Park

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