Malyovishki Lakes, Rila National Park

Name: Malyovishki Lakes
Address: Rila National Park, Bulgaria

#4 among attractions in Rila National Park

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The Malyovishki Lakes are a group of three glacial lakes, situated in the northwestern Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. They are located to the north of the summit of Malyovitsa in the southwestern part of the homonymous cirque in the upper reaches of the Malyovitsa River, a right tributary of the Cherni Iskar, which is considered the main stem of Bulgaria's longest river that runs entirely within the country, the Iskar. They are terraced from the southwest to the northeast along 300 m. ()

Elevation: 7815 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°10'41"N, 23°21'51"E

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Malyovishki Lakes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

3.3 miS
, Monastery, Historical place
Rila Monastery
85 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 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Malyovitsa, Rila National Park
8 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.
3.6 miNW
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Urdini Lakes, Rila National Park
93 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.
4.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Skakavitsa Waterfall, Rila National Park
107 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.
2.4 miNW
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Chanakgyolski Lakes, Rila National Park
61 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.
2.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Seven Rila Lakes, Rila National Park
73 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.