Malyovitsa, Rila National Park

Name: Malyovitsa
Address: Rila National Park, Bulgaria

#3 among attractions in Rila National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Malyovitsa is a peak in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountain in southwestern Bulgaria. It is 2,729 m high and is one of the most popular tourist regions in the mountain. Its northern and eastern slopes are steep and almost inaccessible while the southern and south-western slopes are more oblique. The Rila Monastery is situated at its southern foothills facing the valley of the Rilska River, and Malyovitsa Ski Centre — with two downhill tracks and two ski drags — is to the north. The main starting point for treks in the region is Malyovitsa Hut at an altitude of 1,700 m at about 2 hours walk from the top of the summit. The three Malyovishki Lakes are situated to the north of the summit, while to the southeast the Elenski Lakes, also three, are located in a deep cirque. ()

Local name: Мальовица Elevation: 8953 ftCoordinates: 42°10'26"N, 23°21'47"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Rila Monastery, Malyovishki Lakes, Urdini Lakes, Skakavitsa Waterfall.

3 miS
, Monastery, Historical place
Rila Monastery
78 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Rila Mountains, the Rila Monastery stands as a beacon of Bulgarian spirituality and cultural significance. This monumental edifice, founded in the 10th century by St. John of Rila, is not only a working monastery but also one of Bulgaria's...
~1580 ftN
Lake
Malyovishki Lakes, Rila National Park
8 min walk • The Malyovishki Lakes are a group of three glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria.
3.7 miNW
Lake
Urdini Lakes, Rila National Park
95 min walk • The Urdini Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. They are not as popular with the tourists as the Seven Rila Lakes further west, because they are situated in the most difficultly accessible areas of the mountain range.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Skakavitsa Waterfall, Rila National Park
111 min walk • The Skakavitsa Waterfall is the highest waterfall in the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. It is part of Rila National Park and is located on the Skakavitsa River. The waterfall is situated on approximately 2,000 m above sea level, the water falling down from 70 m.
2.5 miNW
Lake
Chanakgyolski Lakes, Rila National Park
65 min walk • The Chanakgyolski Lakes are a group of two glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, in close proximity to the Seven Rila Lakes.
3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seven Rila Lakes, Rila National Park
76 min walk • The Seven Rila Lakes are a group of glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountain in Bulgaria. They are the most visited group of lakes in Bulgaria. The lakes are situated between 2,100 and 2,500 metres elevation above sea level. Each lake carries a name associated with its most characteristic feature.

Malyovitsa, Rila National Park

Facts and practical information

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

Rila Monastery

Malyovishki Lakes, Rila National Park

Urdini Lakes, Rila National Park

Skakavitsa Waterfall, Rila National Park

Chanakgyolski Lakes, Rila National Park

Seven Rila Lakes, Rila National Park