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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

02:56

6.25km

500m

Hiking

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

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Централен рилски резерват

Рила

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Start point

Alpine Hut

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34 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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670 m

The Ice Lake (Ledeno Ezero), Rila

Highlight • Lake

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

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3

1.39 km

Mountain Lake in Rila National Park

Highlight • Lake

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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4

2.42 km

Ledeno Ezero Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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5

2.64 km

Musala Summit Ascent

Highlight • Summit

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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6

2.85 km

View of the Lakes from Musala Peak

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It's awesome to see the lakes from above after you've climbed up the peak! Really cool experience :)

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2.89 km

Gorno Muslensko Lake

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8

3.08 km

Musala Peak

Highlight • Summit

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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6.25 km

End point

Alpine Hut

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.56 km

2.70 km

Surfaces

4.26 km

2.00 km

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Highest point (2,890 m)

Lowest point (2,380 m)

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