Sofia International Airport 1 hr 15
Chalet Seven Lakes (44 min) Lake and mountain Fish Lake (44 min) Shallow glacial lake named for its fish shape, in a nature reserve with trails & small waterfalls. Tsari Mali Grad (26 min) Ancient hilltop fortress with archeological finds on display & an outdoor play area for kids. Hizha Skakavitsa (1 hr 2) Lake, monastery, and mountain Rila Monastery (1 hr 12) Ornate monastery, one of the country's most-visited cultural sites, with a museum & frescoes. Seven Rila Lakes (44 min) Scenic mountain lakes with nearby lodging, a chair lift & hiking trails offering panoramic views. The Eye (2 hr) One of 7 glacial lakes studding a mountain slope, named The Eye & ringed with hiking paths. Malyovitsa (1 hr 20) Scenic 2,729-m. peak with year-round recreation, including hiking, rock climbing & downhill skiing. Hizha Skakavitsa (34 min) Waterfall, lake, and monastery The Kidney (42 min) The Trefoil (44 min) The Lower Lake (44 min) One of the Seven Rila Lakes, this glacial mountain pool is accessible via chairlift & hiking trail. Ovcharchenski Waterfall (7 min) Waterfall, monastery, and lake Ivan Vazov Hut (1 hr 58) Lake, monastery, and mountain Skakavitsa waterfall (34 min) Towering falls set amid rugged peaks, reached via a valley hike with a restaurant in a mountain hut. |