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The peak of Mousala is the highest point of Rila Mountain and of Bulgaria as well. In fact, this is the highest point on the Balkan peninsula with its 2925 m.
Olympus, Mousala’s rival in Greece, is only a few meters shorter.
According to a joke, Greeks could not take the thought that Mousala was higher than Olympus. One night, they piled tons of stones on the peak, yet it remained lower.
Mousala’s name is connected to the Ottoman presence. The word means way to god or god’s mountain. According to both translations, the place has been revered for centuries.
Borovets, one of Bulgaria’s most popular winter resorts is located on the slopes below Mousala. A number of routes to the peak start there.
From Borovets, you can take the lift, which will elevate you in 20 to 25 minutes to Yastrebets region. A restaurant in the area offers good food and majestic mountain view. Reaching Mousala cabin from Yastrebets takes 45 to 60 minutes. The walk is rather easy, since the inclination of the road remains moderate.
Mousala cabin is the oldest one in Bulgaria, a fact that is easily noticed. The walls appear to be slanted in unusual ways. The cabin offers food and refreshments, though prices are high.
A path takes you from the cabin to the peak. The walk lasts from two to three hours. Temperatures drop as you get higher, so make sure you have warm clothes in your bag. Getting closer to the peak, you will also feel the sun rays more intensely, so have in mind you might need sunscreen.
The peak houses a meteorological station, one other place that will give you the chance to recover from the walk with a cup of tea or coffee in hand.
Going down is much easier than climbing up. Upon the arrival to Mousala peak, you can choose either one of two descend methods. Option A features using the lift, option B involves walking. The walk down lasts three to four hours. The path goes down alongside Bistritsa River and crosses the water at one point.
If reaching the peak does not appeal to you, just remain at Mousala cabin and relax there. The clean air and beautiful nature will recharge your batteries.
Olympus, Mousala’s rival in Greece, is only a few meters shorter.
According to a joke, Greeks could not take the thought that Mousala was higher than Olympus. One night, they piled tons of stones on the peak, yet it remained lower.
Mousala’s name is connected to the Ottoman presence. The word means way to god or god’s mountain. According to both translations, the place has been revered for centuries.
Borovets, one of Bulgaria’s most popular winter resorts is located on the slopes below Mousala. A number of routes to the peak start there.
From Borovets, you can take the lift, which will elevate you in 20 to 25 minutes to Yastrebets region. A restaurant in the area offers good food and majestic mountain view. Reaching Mousala cabin from Yastrebets takes 45 to 60 minutes. The walk is rather easy, since the inclination of the road remains moderate.
Mousala cabin is the oldest one in Bulgaria, a fact that is easily noticed. The walls appear to be slanted in unusual ways. The cabin offers food and refreshments, though prices are high.
A path takes you from the cabin to the peak. The walk lasts from two to three hours. Temperatures drop as you get higher, so make sure you have warm clothes in your bag. Getting closer to the peak, you will also feel the sun rays more intensely, so have in mind you might need sunscreen.
The peak houses a meteorological station, one other place that will give you the chance to recover from the walk with a cup of tea or coffee in hand.
Going down is much easier than climbing up. Upon the arrival to Mousala peak, you can choose either one of two descend methods. Option A features using the lift, option B involves walking. The walk down lasts three to four hours. The path goes down alongside Bistritsa River and crosses the water at one point.
If reaching the peak does not appeal to you, just remain at Mousala cabin and relax there. The clean air and beautiful nature will recharge your batteries.
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Bulgaria’s highest mountain is called Rila. It is part of the Rila-Rhodope mountain range. The range acts as a water division line on the Balkan Peninsula. Rila also happens to be part of the line dividing climate zones on the peninsula.
Rila has some of Bulgaria’s highest peaks, among which the Balkan leader called Mousala.
The Seven Rila Lakes are yet another nature wonder situated on the territory of Rila. A number of other, smaller rivers and lakes can also be seen on the territory of the mountain.
The availability of so much water actually produced the mountain’s name. Rila comes from Thracian and means Water Mountain. Its opposite is the name of another mountain- Verila- meaning lack of water.
Some well-known resorts are also situated in Rila. Among them is Bulgaria’s oldest such resort- Borovets,...
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