Orlovets, Mountain summit in Rila range, Bulgaria
Located at 2686 meters above sea level, Orlovets Peak rises in the Malyovitsa section of northwestern Rila, featuring steep granite walls and pegmatite schists.
German mountaineers Hermann Hund and Toni Wiedemann completed the first recorded ascent of Orlovets northwest wall in 1935, marking a milestone in Bulgarian alpinism.
The summit serves as a training ground for Bulgarian mountaineers, with numerous climbing routes varying in difficulty established across its rock formations.
Access to Orlovets starts from Mecha Polyana parking area near the Central Mountain School in Malyovitsa, following red tourist markings to the junction at Elenino Lake.
The south-facing slopes contain multiple channels prone to rock falls and avalanches, while the northern faces completely consist of rock formations enclosing Malyovitsa Valley.
Elevation above the sea: 2,686 m
GPS coordinates: 42.17194,23.38167
Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:12
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