Toward Musala Peak

Difficulty

Challenging

Duration

11h

Group size

1-16 tourists,
over 3 y.o.

This hiking tour takes you from Sofia into the heart of the Rila Mountains to conquer Musala Peak, the highest summit in Bulgaria and the Balkans at 2,925 m (9,596 ft), and the seventh highest in Europe.

Travelers drive to Borovets Resort, ascend by chairlift to Yastrebets Hut (2,369 m), then enjoy a series of enchanting hikes past Musala Hut and the glacial Ice Lake before reaching the summit.

This trek is accessible even if you have never climbed before — making it a rewarding adventure for solo travelers and families, first-timers and experienced hikers.

Let us reach the sky!

Lyubomir A. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Bulgarian

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Tour highlights

Summit Triumph

Shared Experience

Stunning Views

Route details

You depart Sofia or Plovdiv for a 2-hour drive to Borovets Resort. From there, you board the chairlift up to Yastrebets Hut at 2,369 m.

After a short rest, you hike for an hour from Yastrebets Hut to Musala Hut, where you enjoy a picnic lunch amid the tranquil Rila Mountains.

Then, travelers continue hiking for 1.5 hours to the Ice Lake at 2,709 m.

From the lake, it is a 30-minute ascent to Musala Peak (2,925 m), the highest point in the Balkans.

After taking in the views atop Musala, you retrace your steps on a 3 hour descent back to Yastrebets Hut.

Finally, you return by chairlift and transfer back to Sofia.

Elevation gain: 571 m (from 2,354 m to 2,925 m) / 1,873 ft (from 7,723 ft to 9,596 ft)
Distance: 13.7 km (8.5 mi)
Hiking time: 5.5 h