Hiking
Here you can find lots of tips and inspiration about hiking in Bulgaria!
Hike To The Koncheto Ridge: Everything You Need To Know
I have hiked a lot in Pirin National Park, and one of the most thrilling hikes is the Koncheto Ridge. Even if you are not a hiker, if you are in Bansko you must have heard people talking about it. This knife-edge trail is a true test for adventurous hikers, offering breathtaking views and an adrenaline rush like no other. The Koncheto ridge connects some of the highest peaks in the Pirin Mountains; Kutelo (2908m) and Banski Suhodol (2884m). The ridge is considered one of the most dangerous hikes in Bulgaria. Not sure if I agree with it, but it is definitely not a hike for people with a fear of…
Hike The Devil’s Eco Trail (Near Yagodina) In Rhodope Mountains
Some call it the most extreme trail in Bulgaria: the Devil’s Eco Trail in the Rhodope mountains. And although that is definitely exaggerated, I would recommend to add this hike to your bucket list. It’s a lovely day trip in the Rhodope! In this article you will find everything you need to know to prepare yourself for this hike. I have done this hike multiple times, mainly in summer (August) and the last time was in October 2024. Last update & prices in the article are from May 2025. Practical info about the Devil’s Eco Trail Starting points of the hike: this hike goes through a gorge, so you have…
Hike To 7 Rila Lakes: Everything You Need To Know
If there is only 1 hike that you can do in Bulgaria, let it be the hike to 7 Rila Lakes. This hike connects 7 glacial lakes, each with unique shapes. The scenery is simply breathtaking and one of the must visits if you’re a nature lover. In this article you’ll find everything you need to know to prepare yourself for this hike and enjoy it to the fullest. Last update & prices in the article are from May 2025. Practical info for the hike to 7 Rila Lakes in Bulgaria Starting point for the hike: parking lot of the Panichishte ski lift. These are the Google Maps coordinates for…
Hike To Eagle’s Eye in Yagodina (Orlovo Oko)
The Rhodope mountains are perfect for people who like hiking and nature, but don’t want to do something too extreme (like some hikes in Rila and Pirin). One of the best bases to explore the beautiful nature of the Rhodope area is Yagodina. It’s a very small town and there is not much, but from here you can easily do the hike to Orlovo Oko, aka The Eagle’s Eye. I did this hike in October 2024. In this article you find all the information you need to do this hike as well. Last update & prices in the article are from May 2025. Practical info about the Eagle’s Eye hike…
Everything About The Hike To Musala, The Highest Peak In Bulgaria
If you like hiking, you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of beautiful trails in Bulgaria. With several mountain areas such as Pirin, the Rhodopes and Rila you will find plenty of amazing walks. One of the nicest hikes is to Musala, the highest mountain peak in Bulgaria. I have done this hike in July 2022. In this article you will find everything you need to know to do the hike to Musala! Last update & prices in the article are from May 2025. Practical info about the hike to Musala Peak Starting point for the hike: parking lot of the Yastrebets Lift in Borovets. These are the…
Tzarna Mogila: Hike The Abandoned Slope Of Bansko (NR 14)
If you’re an adventurous hiker in Bansko, I can recommend the hike to Tzarna Mogila. This peak is behind the abandoned ski lift. Many know slope 14 on the ski map of Bansko as the abandoned slope. Due to avalanches it’s risky to go there for skiing and snowboarding, but it’s a great place to go for a hike after the winter. You probably have the whole place to yourself! I did this hike in June 2024 with a group of friends and my dog and really enjoyed it. Unlike many hikes in Pirin National Park that are well marked, this hike won’t be. So you have to be comfortable…
Hike To Sinanitsa Peak: Everything You Need To Know
I have hiked A LOT in Pirin National Park, and still one of my absolute favourites is the hike to Sinanitsa. It’s a full day hike with a diverse trail, a mountain hut at a picturesque location next to a lake and the Sinanitsa ridge. The Sinanitsa Peak looks so impressive and majestic from the hut side! On top of that you have nature pretty much all to yourself during this hike, since it’s one of the furthest peaks from the Vihren Hut. I have done this hike in August 2023 and July 2024. In this article you will find everything you need to know to also enjoy this beautiful…
Hike To Vihren Peak For Sunrise (July Morning Tradition!)
Vihren Peak is one of the highest peaks in Bulgaria, so it’s definitely on the bucket list for many hikers. I have done this hike dozens of times, but I love the hike to Vihren Peak for the sunrise the most. Most people do this night hike for July Morning. So far I have done the night hike to Vihren Peak to see the sunrise 3 times, and it was every single time a beautiful experience. In this article you will find everything you need to know to hike to the Vihren Peak for sunrise. Last updates & prices in the article are from May 2025. Also read: Hike To…
Hike The Donchovi Karauli Ridge in Pirin (near Bansko)
One of the more difficult and remote hikes in Pirin is the hike on the Donchovi Karauli ridge. It’s one of the hikes that I could not find ANY information about online, so I’m excited to share some and make it easier for you to do this hike as well. I have done this hike June 2024. In this article you’ll find everything you need to know about the hike over the Donchovi Karauli ridge in Pirin National Park. Last update & prices in the article are from May 2025. Also read: Hike To Vihren Peak For Sunrise (July Morning Tradition!) Practical info about the hike over the Donchovi Karauli…
Hike To the Mighty Todorka Peak: 3 Different Routes To Get There
Pirin National Park has many amazing mountain peaks, but there is one that probably everyone in Bansko knows: the Todorka Peak. It’s the peak that you can see from pretty much every corner in Bansko. And although Vihren is the highest, Todorka is the most recognizable: standing all by itself, looking dramatic with steep drops on both sides. In this article I will share everything you need to know to hike to the Todorka Peak. Since there are multiple trails to get there (and I have done them all) you can choose which one suits you best. Last update & prices in this article are from April 2025. Also read:…
