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Kyustendil Region

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

Kyustendil Region

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

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Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Kyustendil Region, Bulgaria

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Dimitar Kochemidov

September 30, 2024

Hiking

Lower Lake is the lowest of the Seven Rila Lakes. It is located at an altitude of 2095 m. Its area is 5.9 ha and its depth is 11 m. There are a lot of fish in the lake, that is why it is called the "Fish lake", but still fishing is forbidden. It collects the water that flows from the other lakes. The lake has a steep sill and is closed from the north by a seawall. It collects the water that flows from the other lakes. The lower lake gives rise to the Jerman River.

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Elevation 2,330 m

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Location: Kyustendil Region, Bulgaria

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