Monthly Archives: July 2021

Bansko

Posted on 18/07/2021 by MountainTraveler

Bansko, Bulgaria, Visited July 2021 The resort town of Bansko is the ideal base for hiking into the Pirin mountains. A bus service brings you up to the Virhren hut at 1950 m.               The … Continue reading →

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Banderishki Lakes

Posted on 18/07/2021 by MountainTraveler

Banderishki lakes, Pirin NP, Bulgaria, visited July 2021. Starting from the Vihren hut near Bansko , one can visit many beautiful lakes in the Banderishki circus.  Very easily accessible are the Okoto (Eye) , Ribnoto (Fish), Muratovo and Shabeshko (frog) , Dylgo … Continue reading →

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Muratov

Posted on 18/07/2021 by MountainTraveler

Mt. Muratov , Pirin NP , Bulgaria, visited July 2021 Mt. Muratov (2669 m) is easily reached from the Vihren hut, after a walk to the splendid muratovo lake and a hike up the Banderishta porta to reach the summit … Continue reading →

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Vihren

Posted on 18/07/2021 by MountainTraveler

Mt. Vihren, Pirin mountains, Bulgaria, visited July 2021. Mt. Vihren (2914 m) is the highest mountain in Pirin National Park in Bulgaria, and the third highest peak of the balkans, after Mt. Mussala (close in Rila NP) and Mt. Olympus … Continue reading →

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