Hiking, relaxation and nature in the Pirin Mountains
8 days

What you'll do

The ideal combination between a holiday in nature and a hike in the mountains. Bansko is a region that offers a variety of activities, such as trekking, horse riding, mineral pools and entertainment for young and old.

Day 1

The first day I have planned a lighter and faster route. It is not as popular as Vihren and Koncheto, but the view is worth it. I have combined it with beautiful lakes that are on the way.

1

Lake Muratovo

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The heart-shaped lake

🚗 You can park at the Vihren hut, to which there is an ideal asphalt road. ❗Keep in mind the closure of the road to the huts in the summer - from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day.

⏳ It will take you an hour and a half from the hut to the lake. 🍏 You can eat in the hut on the way down, but take food and water for the ascent.

👉🏻 Another hour away is Muratov peak, which I strongly recommend you to climb. The views are worth every meter of elevation gain 😍

2

Muratov peak

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Pirin panoramas

📍 16 km from Bansko is the Vihren hut, which is the starting point.

🚗 There is an ideal road to it, but keep in mind that access is limited in the summer. From 8:00 to 16:00 there is a patrol that does not allow cars.

⏳ From the hut to the top you have about 2 hours and 40 minutes of walking, passing through Muratovo Lake and Banderishka Porta.

🥾 Be prepared for a steep climb in places and take comfortable shoes for rocky terrain.

3

Ribno Banderishko Lake

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The blue of Pirin mountain

🚗 You can park at the Vihren hut, to which there is an ideal asphalt road. ❗Keep in mind the closure of the road to the huts in the summer - from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day.

📍 From Vihren hut you have 1 hour walk to the lake.

👉 The path is not difficult. Please be aware that cooling in the lake is harming it and destroying its biodiversity.

4

Lake the eye

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15 minutes walk and you are there

⏳ Only 10 minutes from the car. An ideal, easy walk for everyone. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

👉🏻 Starting point is Vihren hut, which can be reached by car.

🚗 The road here is perfect asphalt. Note that in the summer you cannot pass between 8 and 16:00 because they close the road due to nature.