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Region
Rila is the highest mountain range in Bulgaria, in the Balkan Peninsula and in south-eastern Europe. Its highest summit is Musala at 2,925 m, and the mountain is rich in water.
The Seven Rila Lakes, the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria, lie in the north-west of the range, with the Smradlivo, Musala and Marichini lakes beyond them. Rila National Park, the largest in the country, protects the area.
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Photo: Dido3 · CC BY-SA 3.0Bulgaria · Rila · Southwestern Bulgaria
Bliznaka, the Twin, is the fourth of the Seven Rila Lakes and the largest of them by area. It lies north of the peak Damga, at the western foot of Haramiyata, and is the third deepest of the seven after…
Photo: Glagoli · Public domainBulgaria · Rila · Southwestern Bulgaria
Glacial · natural
Photo: Aleksdonev · CC BY-SA 4.0Bulgaria · Rila · Southwestern Bulgaria
Reservoir · artificial
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Glacial lakes, high tarns and big mountain scenery: seven Balkan mountain lakes with hiking routes, difficulty, elevation, walking times, access points and the best season to go.
