Polezhan, Pirin National Park

Name: Polezhan
Address: Pirin National Park, Bulgaria

#30 among attractions in Pirin National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Polezhan (Bulgarian: Полежан, known pre-1942 as Mangar Tepe is the highest granite peak in the Pirin Mountains and the fourth highest after Vihren, Kutelo and Banski Suhodol. It is the fifth highest summit in the Pirin range. The closest mountain hut is Hizha Bezbog named after Bezbog which lies near Polezhan. Depending on weather conditions the mountain hut is about 2-3h from Polezhan. Two of the highest lakes in Pirin are situated next to Polezhan, namely the Upper Polezhan Lake, the second highest lake in Bulgaria, as well as the Upper Gazei Lake. ()

Local name: Полежан Elevation: 9354 ftCoordinates: 41°43'0"N, 23°28'60"E

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Polezhan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Malak Polezhan, Momin Dvor, Samodivski Lakes, Gazey.

0.6 miNE
Mountain
Malak Polezhan, Yulen
15 min walk • Malak Polezhan is a peak in the northern section of the Pirin mountain range, south-western Bulgaria. Its height is 2,822 m which places it among the top ten summits of Pirin. The peak is built up of granite.
1.1 miS
Mountain
Momin Dvor, Pirin National Park
30 min walk • Momin Dvor is a 2,723 m high peak in the Pirin mountain range, south-western Bulgaria. It is located in the northern part of Pirin on its main ridge between the summits of Kralev Dvor and Dzhengal.
1.4 miSE
Lake
Samodivski Lakes, Pirin National Park
35 min walk • The Samodivski Lakes is a small group of lakes in Pirin, southwestern Bulgaria, part of the larger group of Popovski lakes. They are situated very close to each other in a small cirque to the south west of the Popovo Lake between the peak Dzhengal, Momin Dvor and Kralev Dvor.
0.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gazey, Pirin National Park
21 min walk • Gazey is a peak in the Pirin mountain, Bulgaria situated on a small sideward ridge of the Polejansli Ridge. It is 2,761 m high, which makes it ninth in the mountain.
0.5 miS
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Valyavishki Lakes, Pirin National Park
12 min walk • The Valyavishki Lakes is a group of lakes in the northern part of the Pirin National Park in southwestern Bulgaria and includes 10 lakes. They are situated in the cirque of the same name. The lakes are glacial and lie on a granite bed. They are located between 2,300 and 2,475 m. Their shores are steep and rocky.
1 miSE
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Dzhengal, Pirin National Park
26 min walk • Dzhengal is a peak on the Bulgarian Pirin mountain range. It is situated in one of the external ridges of the mountain, the Polejan Ridge, between the Dzhengal Gate and Momin Dvor Peak and towers to the west of the Popovo Lake.

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Which popular attractions are close to Polezhan?

Nearby attractions include Valyavishki Lakes, Pirin National Park (12 min walk), Malak Polezhan, Yulen (15 min walk), Gazey, Pirin National Park (21 min walk).

Polezhan, Pirin National Park

Facts and practical information

Pirin National Park plan & book

Polezhan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Malak Polezhan, Yulen

Momin Dvor, Pirin National Park

Samodivski Lakes, Pirin National Park

Gazey, Pirin National Park

Valyavishki Lakes, Pirin National Park

Dzhengal, Pirin National Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Polezhan?