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Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – View of the Three Rila Lakes loop from Seven Rila Lakes

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Kyustendil Region

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – View of the Three Rila Lakes loop from Seven Rila Lakes

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Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – View of the Three Rila Lakes loop from Seven Rila Lakes

03:26

7.38km

440m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.61 km for 1.02 km

After 3.77 km for 1.02 km

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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963 m

View from the New Viewing Platform, Rila Lakes

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Wonderful panoramic views to enjoy! Well worth stopping here to enjoy the scenery and/or take some photos :)

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982 m

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

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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. …

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1.17 km

View of the First and Second of the Seven Rila Lakes

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Majestic scenery! Very inspiring when you're able to see more than one lake at the same time :)

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1.40 km

View of the Three Lakes in Rila

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I love the viewpoints along the route that let you see two or three lakes together! Really amplifies their beauty.

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1.59 km

View of the Three Rila Lakes

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Fantastic perspective into the "valley" and the lakes. They somehow look even more impressive when you see them next to one another :)

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2.93 km

Waterfall and Drinking Fountain in Rila

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You can fill your water bottle here.

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3.65 km

Ezeren Peak (Seven Rila Lakes Viewpoint)

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There are less people there because people are already tired and does not want to climb the last hill but the view is definitely worth it. Highly recommend - you …

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4.17 km

View of The Eye Lake (Okoto), Rila

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During the weekends in sunny day during the summer it is really overcrowded - don't go there at that time. Better to go there from Monday to Friday if you want to enjoy the whole place

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7.38 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

383 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

398 m

106 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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