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Rila Lakes Chairlift – Rila Lakes Hut loop from Skakavitza Reserve

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Rila Lakes Chairlift – Rila Lakes Hut loop from Skakavitza Reserve

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Rila Lakes Chairlift – Rila Lakes Hut loop from Skakavitza Reserve

04:05

11.5km

670m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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215 m

Rila Lakes Chairlift

Highlight • Rest Area

The cable car drives to the start of the tour! Also open on Monday mornings in high season. The journey takes about 30 minutes.

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3.69 km

Wooden deck near Rila Lakes Hut

Highlight • Rest Area

Bring a light mat or blanket—you’ll want to take a break and soak up the sun here!

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3.83 km

Rila Lakes Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good spot to stop for a break, or to get something to eat/drink. Especially if you started at the bottom, and did not take the lift up :)

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5.23 km

The Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

Highlight • Lake

Hiking to the lakes

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5.81 km

Seven Rila Lakes Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Mountain Hut, you can camp here too.

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6.97 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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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

4.14 km

495 m

Surfaces

4.55 km

4.13 km

2.27 km

495 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

18°C

7°C

37 %

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Rila Lakes Chairlift – Rila Lakes Hut loop from Skakavitza Reserve

Rila Lakes Chairlift

Wooden deck near Rila Lakes Hut

Rila Lakes Hut

The Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

Seven Rila Lakes Hut

Rila Lakes Hut

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