Sofia International Airport 1 hr 14
Seven Rila Lakes (42 min)
Scenic mountain lakes with nearby lodging, a chair lift & hiking trails offering panoramic views. The Eye (1 hr 59)
One of 7 glacial lakes studding a mountain slope, named The Eye & ringed with hiking paths. Tsari Mali Grad (24 min)
Ancient hilltop fortress with archeological finds on display & an outdoor play area for kids. The Lower Lake (42 min)
One of the Seven Rila Lakes, this glacial mountain pool is accessible via chairlift & hiking trail. The Kidney (40 min) Fish Lake (42 min)
Shallow glacial lake named for its fish shape, in a nature reserve with trails & small waterfalls. Ovcharchenski Waterfall (6 min)
Waterfall, monastery, and lake Rila Monastery (1 hr 11)
Ornate monastery, one of the country's most-visited cultural sites, with a museum & frescoes. Hizha Skakavitsa (32 min)
Waterfall, lake, and monastery The Trefoil (42 min) Skakavitsa waterfall (32 min)
Towering falls set amid rugged peaks, reached via a valley hike with a restaurant in a mountain hut. Malyovitsa (1 hr 19)
Scenic 2,729-m. peak with year-round recreation, including hiking, rock climbing & downhill skiing. Ivan Vazov Hut (1 hr 57)
Lake, monastery, and mountain Hizha Skakavitsa (1 hr)
Lake, monastery, and mountain Chalet Seven Lakes (42 min)
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