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Kyustendil Region

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – Kidney Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) loop from Seven Rila Lakes

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Bulgaria

Kyustendil Region

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – Kidney Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) loop from Seven Rila Lakes

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Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – Kidney Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) loop from Seven Rila Lakes

03:35

8.63km

500m

Hiking

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

Last updated: January 18, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.72 km for 1.02 km

After 3.88 km for 607 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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982 m

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

Highlight • Lake

Lower Lake is the lowest of the Seven Rila Lakes. It is located at an altitude of 2095 m. Its area is 5.9 ha and its depth is 11 m. …

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1.17 km

View of the First and Second of the Seven Rila Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Majestic scenery! Very inspiring when you're able to see more than one lake at the same time :)

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1.40 km

View of the Three Lakes in Rila

Highlight • Viewpoint

I love the viewpoints along the route that let you see two or three lakes together! Really amplifies their beauty.

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2.46 km

Kidney Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

Highlight • Lake

Shortly after the kidney it goes uphill again (50 min up and 30 min down). At the top you have a beautiful view of two other lakes. It's quite drafty up there, so it's better to bring warmer clothes.

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3.05 km

Waterfall and Drinking Fountain in Rila

Highlight • Waterfall

You can fill your water bottle here.

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3.25 km

View of The Eye Lake (Okoto), Rila

Highlight • Lake

During the weekends in sunny day during the summer it is really overcrowded - don't go there at that time. Better to go there from Monday to Friday if you want to enjoy the whole place

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3.77 km

Ezeren Peak (Seven Rila Lakes Viewpoint)

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There are less people there because people are already tired and does not want to climb the last hill but the view is definitely worth it. Highly recommend - you …

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6.64 km

Seven Lakes Hut

Alpine Hut

7.82 km

Rila Lakes Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Easily accessible by chairlift, it is a perfect starting point for hiking in the Rila Lakes. The rooms are cozy and comfortable.

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8.63 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

3.74 km

Surfaces

4.89 km

3.67 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,590 m)

Lowest point (2,100 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 March

6°C

-6°C

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