Seven Rila Lakes, Rila National Park

Name: Seven Rila Lakes
Address: Rila National Park, Bulgaria

#8 among attractions in Rila National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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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. ()

Local name: Седемте рилски езера Elevation: 7346 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°12'10"N, 23°19'12"E

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Seven Rila Lakes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rila Monastery, Panichishte, Malyovitsa, Malyovishki Lakes.

4.9 miS
, Monastery, Historical place
Rila Monastery
125 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...
4.3 miN
Town, Winter sport, Ski area
Panichishte
111 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria, Panichishte offers a serene and picturesque destination for ski enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Known for its crisp mountain air and stunning natural beauty, this ski area is a hidden gem that provides a...
3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Malyovitsa, Rila National Park
76 min walk • 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.
2.8 miSE
Lake
Malyovishki Lakes, Rila National Park
73 min walk • The Malyovishki Lakes are a group of three glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria.
1 miW
Lake
Urdini Lakes, Rila National Park
27 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.
1.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Skakavitsa Waterfall, Rila National Park
36 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.
0.5 miSE
Lake
Chanakgyolski Lakes, Rila National Park
12 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.