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Bulgaria
Kyustendil Region

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – Second Lake (Rila Lakes) loop from Seven Rila Lakes

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Bulgaria
Kyustendil Region

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – Second Lake (Rila Lakes) loop from Seven Rila Lakes

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Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – Second Lake (Rila Lakes) loop from Seven Rila Lakes

04:06

9.86km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: October 16, 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 3.71 km for 927 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Alpine Hut

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1

970 m

View from the New Viewing Platform, Rila Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful panoramic views to enjoy! Well worth stopping here to enjoy the scenery and/or take some photos :)

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2

990 m

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

Highlight • Lake

Lower Lake is the lowest of the Seven Rila Lakes. It is located at an altitude of 2095 m. Its area is 5.9 ha and its depth is 11 m. There are a lot of fish in the lake, that is why it is called the "Fish lake", but still fishing is forbidden. It collects the water that flows from the other lakes. The lake has a steep sill and is closed from the north by a seawall. It collects the water that flows from the other lakes. The lower lake gives rise to the Jerman River.

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3

1.18 km

View of the First and Second of the Seven Rila Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Majestic scenery! Very inspiring when you're able to see more than one lake at the same time :)

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4

1.60 km

View of the Three Rila Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic perspective into the "valley" and the lakes. They somehow look even more impressive when you see them next to one another :)

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5

2.96 km

Waterfall and Drinking Fountain in Rila

Highlight • Waterfall

You can fill your water bottle here.

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6

3.16 km

View of The Eye Lake (Okoto), Rila

Highlight • Lake

During the weekends in sunny day during the summer it is really overcrowded - don't go there at that time. Better to go there from Monday to Friday if you want to enjoy the whole place

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3.75 km

Сълзата

Lake

4.59 km

Razdela

Mountain Pass

9

7.74 km

Second Lake (Rila Lakes)

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful still, clear water in a majestic landscape!

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10

9.05 km

Rila Lakes Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Easily accessible by chairlift, it is a perfect starting point for hiking in the Rila Lakes. The rooms are cozy and comfortable.

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9.86 km

End point

Alpine Hut

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

3.80 km

Surfaces

4.13 km

3.81 km

1.94 km

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Highest point (2,600 m)

Lowest point (2,100 m)

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