Golyam Rezen

Golyam Rezen is a summit in the Vitosha Mountain range that reaches approximately 2,277 meters (7,470 feet) and ranks as the second-highest peak in the area. The site features rocky terrain with ridges and valleys that offer various hiking routes and viewpoints across the surrounding landscape.

The summit has served as a strategic location for air traffic control and military communications throughout Bulgaria's modern history. Technical installations were placed there over the decades to support these operations.

The name Golyam Rezen translates to 'Big Slice' in Bulgarian, reflecting how locals describe the summit's distinctive shape. This naming tradition shows how communities understand their landscape through what they see and experience.

In winter, visitors can reach the summit using a chair lift that connects to the Vitoshko Lale ski run and descends toward Dervishka Bachiya. Summer brings hiking trails of varying difficulty levels that suit different fitness levels and experience.

The summit functions as a natural watershed divide between the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea basins, with water from its slopes flowing into both the Iskar and Matnitsa Rivers. This hydrological role shapes how water moves across the broader region.