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Polezhan, Pirin National Park

#30 among attractions in Pirin National Park

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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.

  • malak polezhan yulen0.6 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.

  • momin dvor pirin national park1.1 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.

  • samodivski lakes pirin national park1.4 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.

  • gazey pirin national park0.8 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.

  • valyavishki lakes pirin national park0.5 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.

  • dzhengal pirin national park1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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).

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