Strashnoto Lake – Yonchevo Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

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Bulgaria

Sofia Province

Strashnoto Lake – Yonchevo Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

Hard

4.9

(9)

hikers

Strashnoto Lake – Yonchevo Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

06:24

15.2km

1,110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

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 5.56 km for 191 m

After 8.69 km for 909 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

386 m

Rila National Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Pila Park and the path to the Maliovitsa hut and the peak begin shortly after the CPS

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1.01 km

Stone Spring in Rila National Park

Highlight • Structure

Water supplies can be replenished on the way from ChPSh to the Maliovitsa hut

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2.96 km

Malyovitsa Hut

Alpine Hut

3.56 km

First Terrace (Rila Mountains)

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.14 km

Second Terrace, Rila Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can see horses up here in summer. Follow the signpost and the white and red markings if you want to go to Malyovista peak. The blue and white markings lead to surrounding peaks.

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6.03 km

Lovnitsa Peak

Highlight • Summit

A 2692m high summit, which is easily reached from the Maljovica hut. The summit is much less frequented than the Maljovica. Highly recommended, but the climb is exhausting.

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7.92 km

Попова Капа

Peak

9.48 km

Nice place for rest, there is a shelter there. It was called "Strashnoto ezero" (Scary lake) because it is common for the thunders to strike there (because of the metal/ore in the rocks).
You can bypass the lake to the left and hike up in order to reach the beautiful views from the "Popova kapa" and the ridge.

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9.78 km

Steep Rocky Section – Rila Mountains

Highlight • Climb

This part of the trail is steep and rocky and you should be careful while passing through that place. It is not a problem if the weather is good during the summer, but I believe it could be risky when it is rainy or wet. In the summer when it is dry, it shouldn't be a problem for an average tourist, even though you can help yourself by holding the rock with hands at one or two of the more difficult steps.

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11.4 km

Yonchevo Lake

Highlight • Lake

Unfortunately there is no shadow.

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.02 km

4.01 km

2.86 km

192 m

135 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

2.86 km

2.20 km

2.00 km

135 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

August 29, 2023,Malyovitsa Hut – Yonchevo lake Runde von Паничище

The tour was absolutely fantastic with very beautiful panoramas. In total, it took 8.5 hours with two children (9 and 11). Should only be undertaken in good weather; some passages are not without danger.

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