The Rila Lakes & Skakavitsa Waterfall in Winter

€70.00 – €360.00

Rila Mountains are the highest range in Bulgaria (and on the Balkans as well) and a great place to go hiking, climbing, ski touring or snowshoeing. It is quite close to Sofia and a trip from the capital to the main starting points of Malyovitsa or Panichishte would take about 1,5 hours by car. There are also public transport options.

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Categories: 2 Days, Snowshoeing

Tags: mountaineering, snowshoeing, rila lakes, skakavitsa waterfal, waterfall

Description

The Rila Lakes & Skakavitsa Waterfall in Winter

Highlights

Price includes

Highlights

Price includes

Itinerary

Day 1

4 – 4:30 hours; +450/-150 m

Sofia

Transfer from Sofia to Panichishte ski center – around 2 hours.

Pionerska Hut

Skakavitsa Hut

Forest walk in Skakavitsa reserve to Skakavitsa Hut, where we stay for the night. Afternoon walk to Skakavitsa Waterfall, the biggest in Rila Mountains, all covered in ice this time of the year.

Itinerary

Day 2

5-5:30 hours; +500/-900 m

Skakavitsa Hut

Kidney lake

Walk up to the Dry Ridge and further to the Kidney Lake – the biggest among the Seven lakes.

Rila Lakes Hut

Descent to Rila Lakes Hut and further down to Pionerska Hut (option to descent by the chair lift).

Sapareva Banya

A great end of this trip is a visit to the thermal pools in Sapareva Banya village on the way back.

Equipment Needed

hiking boots – waterproof and warm, to cover the ankle, with hard soles;

water and windproof jacket with hood

water and windproof trousers

rucksack

warm hat

thin pair of gloves and a pair of warm mittens

thermal underwear

light down jacket

warm fleece

sun cream

sun glasses

sun hat

water bottle or preferably flask – 1l

snacks

Contact Us

Contact us if you have any additional questions. If you would like to purchase this tour package for 1 or 8+ people, please speak to us or fill out our form and we wll prepare a custom quote for you.

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