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🏔️ Malyovitsa Peak
Climb one of the most beautiful and iconic peaks in Bulgaria! Malyovitsa (2729 m) is not just a mountain peak, but a legend. Located in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountains, it offers breathtaking alpine views, deep glacial cirques, and a true sense of mountaineering adventure.
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Malyovitsa, 2643, Bulgaria
About the event
⛰️Mount Malyovitsa: The Symbol of Bulgarian Mountaineering
Climb one of the most beautiful and iconic peaks in Bulgaria! Malyovitsa (2729 m) is not just a mountain peak, but a legend. Located in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountains, it offers breathtaking alpine views, deep glacial cirques, and a true sense of mountaineering adventure. This is the place where Bulgarian climbing was born and where nature reveals its most raw and majestic side.
📍 Route overview
We start the hike from the Malyovitsa Mountain School (MCPHS). The trail follows the Malyovitsa River and leads us in about an hour to the Malyovitsa Hut, located at the beautiful base of the peak. From there begins the main ascent – we pass through the three terraces of the Malyovitsa cirque, where on the second terrace we will see the memorial plaque dedicated to fallen climbers. After a short but steep climb, we reach Elenino Lake, and the final section takes us along the panoramic ridge directly to the summit.
Duration: ~6–7 hours (round trip)
Elevation gain: about +1000 m
Difficulty: Moderate (classic hiking route)
Starting point: Malyovitsa Mountain School (above the village of Govedartsi)
💸 Price of the hike
Group hike (min. 4 people): €35 per person
Children up to 12 years: €25
🎒 What to bring
Hiking boots with solid grip (the terrain is rocky)
Windproof and waterproof jacket (weather in the Malyovitsa area changes very quickly)
Sun protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
Trekking poles: highly recommended for reducing strain on the knees during descent
Water and food: at least 2 L of water and high-energy food (sandwiches, nuts, energy bars)
🥾 What you get
Steady pace: adjusted to the group so everyone reaches the summit safely and comfortably
Stories of mountaineering history: legends about the first climbers and the iconic walls of Malyovitsa
Photo opportunities: at Elenino Lake and panoramic shots from the summit toward Rila Monastery 📸
Professional mountain guide: accompanying you throughout the journey and sharing insights about the peaks
Meeting Point — Hotel Alpinist (Malyovitsa area)
📍 Meeting pointMalyovitsa — Meeting at 08:30 AM — Departure at 08:45 AM (please be on time)
📌 CoordinatesLocation: Hotel Alpinist
GPS: 42.210297, 23.388295
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