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Malyovitsa Hut – Elen Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

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Malyovitsa Hut – Elen Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

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Malyovitsa Hut – Elen Lake loop from Bus stop "Maliovica"

04:49

11.2km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.81 km for 1.58 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

386 m

Rila National Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Pila Park and the path to the Maliovitsa hut and the peak begin shortly after the CPS

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2

1.01 km

Stone Spring in Rila National Park

Highlight • Structure

Water supplies can be replenished on the way from ChPSh to the Maliovitsa hut

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3

2.07 km

Second Fountain on the Trail to the Hut (Bach)

Highlight • Rest Area

Unfortunately, the tap had run dry.

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4

2.91 km

Malyovitsa Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place for walks with very interesting paths nearby.
Keep in mind that the region there has very high avalanche risk due to the terain!

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5

3.55 km

First Terrace (Rila Mountains)

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6

4.13 km

Second Terrace, Rila Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can see horses up here in summer. Follow the signpost and the white and red markings if you want to go to Malyovista peak. The blue and white markings lead to surrounding peaks.

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7

5.53 km

Elen Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is the largest of the three lakes. To see the other two you have to deviate from the path.

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8

5.54 km

Rest Area at Lake with Chamois View

Highlight • Rest Area

B

11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

5.32 km

145 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

5.31 km

145 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 14 May

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1°C

60 %

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