Snowshoeing Day Trips from Borovets

Snowshoeing from Borovets:
Winter Day Trips in Rila

Explore the winter landscapes around Borovets on snowshoes — from easy family walks to high-mountain adventures beneath Musala and Malyovitsa.

A more advanced option is to climb the top of Musala – please check our itinerary here: Winter Ascent of Mount Musala.

The Journey at a Glance

Area (daily options)	Difficulty / Technicality	What to expect...	Daily Ascent (1) Moving time (2)	Best for
Musala Area — Frozen Lakes & Musala Hut	Moderate	The closest high-mountain option to Borovets starts from the top lift station of the resort. Above the tree line, the route leads through the spectacular Musala area, with views towards Musala (2925 m), the highest peak in Bulgaria and the Balkans. The route includes the frozen Musala Lakes and Musala Hut. NOTE! Due to the altitude and exposure, this route requires suitable winter equipment and favourable weather.	+450 m 4-5 hours	Beginners and families with good fitness who want to experience high-altitude Rila without climbing Musala itself.
Malyovitsa Area — Razdavitsa Ridge & Wild Boars Lake	Moderate	A quieter adventure into the beautiful Malyovitsa area, approximately 50 minutes from Borovets. The route takes us into the remote Razdavitsa Ridge and to the isolated Wild Boars Lake, surrounded by some of the most dramatic peaks of the area, including Kupenite and Lovnitsa.	+600 m 5-6 hours	Active beginners and hikers with average fitness looking for a longer mountain day.
Malyovitsa Area — Easier Options	Easy to Moderate (em> Family-friendly options)	The Malyovitsa area also offers shorter and easier snowshoeing options. Depending on conditions and your preferences, we can explore areas around Zekiritsa, the Beli Iskar Eco Trail or Malyovitsa Hut. NOTE! For experienced winter hikers, an ascent of Mount Malyovitsa is also possible as a more demanding alternative.	+350 m ~4 hours	Families, beginners and visitors looking for a more relaxed winter mountain experience.
Seven Rila Lakes	Easy to Moderate	The famous Seven Rila Lakes can also be visited as a day trip from Borovets. After approximately 1h15min of driving, we take the chairlift towards the lakes at around 2140 m and begin our snowshoeing route. We follow the Dry Ridge towards Kidney Lake, then continue towards Trefoil Lake, Fish Lake, the old Seven Lakes Hut and above Bottom Lake before returning to the lift. NOTE! If the chairlift is closed because of bad weather, an alternative snowshoeing route towards Skakavitsa Waterfall may be possible.	+600 m 3-4 hours	Families, beginners and anyone wanting to experience one of Bulgaria's most iconic mountain landscapes in winter.

Is this trip for you?

Yes! There is a route for almost every level.

The easier trips involve relaxed walking through snowy forests or gentle mountain terrain and are suitable for beginners and families.

More demanding routes involve +600 m of elevation gain or more, while the winter ascents of Musala and Malyovitsa require previous mountain experience and may require additional technical equipment depending on conditions.

No previous snowshoeing experience is needed for the beginner-friendly routes.

Why choose Borovets for snowshoeing?

Borovets sits in the heart of Rila Mountains, giving you access to some of Bulgaria’s most spectacular winter landscapes.

The resort itself can be busy during the winter season, but just beyond the ski slopes you’ll find quiet forests, frozen lakes, open ridges and panoramic mountain scenery.

Borovets is also ideally positioned for day trips to several of Rila’s highlights, including the Musala area, Malyovitsa and the Seven Rila Lakes.

So you can combine a winter stay at the resort with a completely different experience. Leave the ski crowds behind and explore Rila on foot with us.