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The Seven Rila lakes - for hikers. Summer alpine hiking tour via Hayduta Peak (2465 m).
| Dificulty/ Fitnes level: | 4/ 5 |
| Group size(min/max): | 6 - 14 |
| Suitable for: | 14+ |
| Days / nights: | 1/0 |
| Price from: | 90.00 $ |
The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, located stepwise one above the other in the Rila Mountains, one of the three National Parks of Bulgaria.
The waters of the lakes overflow from one lake to the other and give rise to the German River.
The circus of the Seven Rila Lakes is one of the natural wonders of Rila Mountain and Bulgaria.
Their beauty touches the thousands of Bulgarian and international tourists who visit them.
The Seven Rila Lakes are without a doubt one of the most notable natural attractions on the Balkan Peninsula, a dream destination not to be missed.
- They are scattered at the foot of a massive cirque that includes the peaks Suhi Chal (Dry Peak), Otovishki, and Haramiya.
- The lakes have been named for their shapes and qualities.
- The highest of them is Tear Lake, which gained its name for its crystal-clear water. It is 2,535 meters high, directly beneath the Otovishki Peak. Next is Eye Lake, the deepest of the seven at 37.5 meters. It is oval and intense blue when the weather is good. Divers have explored this lake to gain further information about it.
- Somewhat lower than Eye Lake is Kidney Lake, named for its kidney shape, which has a surface area of 85 hectares and steep rocky banks.
- Next comes the Twins. Wide at both ends and narrow in the middle the lake resembles an hourglass. During dry years, the lake transforms into two smaller ones, and this is the source of its name.
- Farther down the trail are Three-leafed Lake and Fish Lake. The Seven Lakes Shelter is on the banks of Fish Lake.
- The lowest lake is appropriately called Lower Lake, which feeds the Dzherman River. The lakes are all connected by narrow streams.
- Fish live in some of the lakes – minnows and trout – but in general, these high mountain lakes are unsuitable habitat for marine life because of their frigid water temperature, fed by rain and snowmelt.
- Every year on August 19, there is a large gathering of the White Brotherhood or Danovites, who congregate to celebrate their New Year. The celebration takes place near Kidney Lake and consists of ritual rhythmic unison dancing in a large circle. For the Danovites, the Rila Mountains are a holy place where thousands of devotees gather every year to greet the dawn.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
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Transfer from Sofia cyti and back
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Two-way lift ticket
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Qualified English speaking mountain guide
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Entrance to the National Park
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
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Food and drinks
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The entrance fees of the additionally visited tourist sites and attractions
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Personal expenses
THE PRICE IS VALID IF:
- There are at least 6 adult tourists.
the excursion can be carried out for an additional fee as follows:
- 3 tourists - surcharge 35 euros per tourist
- 2 tourists - surcharge 50 euros per tourist
ITINERARY
A full tour of the lakes requires about 5 hours.
The ancient Bulgarians gave names to the individual lakes depending on their shape.
From top to bottom, the lakes are named with the following names:
Lake Salzata (Tear) is at an altitude of 2535 m. The lake is small in size - it has an area of 7 acres and a depth of 4.5 m. It is clear as a tear and in clear weather its water is transparent to the greatest depth.
Lake Okoto (Eyе) is the deepest circus lake in Bulgaria - 37.5 m. Its area is 68 acres and its altitude - 2440 m. The name of the lake is due to its deep blue color and characteristic oval shape. Seen from the neighboring Otovishki peak, from the air or on a satellite image, the lake resembles an eye iris. In clear weather, its color is particularly saturated due to the reflection of the sky, and in cloudy weather it looks more opalescent.
Lake Bubreka (Kidney) is emblematic of the Rila Mountains and Bulgaria. It is defined as such by its renal shape - it looks exactly like a kidney. It is located at an altitude of 2282 m and is 28 m deep. The area of the lake is 85 decares. This is the second largest and deepest lake in the group of the Seven Rila Lakes.
Lake Bliznaka (Gemini) is located at 2243 m above sea level, has an area of 91 acres and a depth of 27 m. Towards its middle the lake narrows and in dry years almost splits into two smaller lakes, whence its name.
Lake Trilistnika (Shamrock) is located at an altitude of 2216 m. Its area is 26 acres and maximum depth - 6.5 meters. It has an irregular shape. In places, its coastal outlines are lost in scattered streams.
The lake Ribnoto (Fish lake) is located at an altitude of 2184 m and is the shallowest, with a depth of about 2.5 m. Its area is 35 acres. Its shores are grassy and the bottom is muddy, overgrown with vegetation. On its northern shore is the hut "Seven Lakes".
The lake Dolnoto (The Lower lake ) is at an altitude of 2095 m and collects the waters of all other lakes. Its area is 59 acres and its depth - 11 m. It is characterized by low and grassy shores. The German River originates from it.
ACCOMODATION
DATES & PRICES
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STATUS OF THE TRIP |
ADULT PRICE FROM |
EARLY BOOKING PRICE FROM |
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| WEDNESDAY 18 June 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 18 June 2025 |
Availble | € 100.00 | 19 Apr 2025 65.00 € |
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| SATURDAY 21 June 2025 |
SATURDAY 21 June 2025 |
Availble | € 100.00 | 22 Apr 2025 65.00 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 25 June 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 25 June 2025 |
Availble | € 110.00 | 26 Apr 2025 71.50 € |
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| SATURDAY 28 June 2025 |
SATURDAY 28 June 2025 |
Availble | € 115.00 | 29 Apr 2025 74.75 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 02 July 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 02 July 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 03 May 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 05 July 2025 |
SATURDAY 05 July 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 06 May 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 09 July 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 09 July 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 10 May 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 12 July 2025 |
SATURDAY 12 July 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 13 May 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 16 July 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 16 July 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 17 May 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 19 July 2025 |
SATURDAY 19 July 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 20 May 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 23 July 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 23 July 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 24 May 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 26 July 2025 |
SATURDAY 26 July 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 27 May 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 30 July 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 30 July 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 31 May 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 02 Aug 2025 |
SATURDAY 02 Aug 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 03 June 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 06 Aug 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 06 Aug 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 07 June 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 09 Aug 2025 |
SATURDAY 09 Aug 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 10 June 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 13 Aug 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 13 Aug 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 14 June 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 16 Aug 2025 |
SATURDAY 16 Aug 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 17 June 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 20 Aug 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 20 Aug 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 21 June 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 23 Aug 2025 |
SATURDAY 23 Aug 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 24 June 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 27 Aug 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 27 Aug 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 28 June 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 30 Aug 2025 |
SATURDAY 30 Aug 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 01 July 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 03 Sept 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 03 Sept 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 05 July 2025 81.25 € |
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| SATURDAY 06 Sept 2025 |
SATURDAY 06 Sept 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 08 July 2025 81.25 € |
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| WEDNESDAY 10 Sept 2025 |
WEDNESDAY 10 Sept 2025 |
Availble | € 125.00 | 12 July 2025 81.25 € |