Sofia International Airport 1 hr 25
Malyovitsa (1 hr 51) Scenic 2,729-m. peak with year-round recreation, including hiking, rock climbing & downhill skiing. Seven Rila Lakes (1 hr 21) Scenic mountain lakes with nearby lodging, a chair lift & hiking trails offering panoramic views. Rila Monastery (1 hr 44) Ornate monastery, one of the country's most-visited cultural sites, with a museum & frescoes. Fish Lake (1 hr 21) Shallow glacial lake named for its fish shape, in a nature reserve with trails & small waterfalls. Skakavitsa waterfall (1 hr 11) Towering falls set amid rugged peaks, reached via a valley hike with a restaurant in a mountain hut. The Eye (2 hr 32) One of 7 glacial lakes studding a mountain slope, named The Eye & ringed with hiking paths. Hizha Skakavitsa (18 min) Lake, monastery, and mountain Tsari Mali Grad (30 min) Ancient hilltop fortress with archeological finds on display & an outdoor play area for kids. Borosport (26 min) Skiing, sports, ski resort, and winter sports Страшното езеро (1 hr 57) Hizha Skakavitsa (1 hr 11) Waterfall, lake, and monastery Chalet Seven Lakes (1 hr 21) Lake and mountain The Trefoil (1 hr 21) Ivan Vazov Hut (2 hr 30) Lake, monastery, and mountain The Lower Lake (1 hr 21) One of the Seven Rila Lakes, this glacial mountain pool is accessible via chairlift & hiking trail. |