Musala

The Musala peak reaches an elevation of 2925.4 meters, making it the highest point in both Bulgaria and the entire Balkan Peninsula.

The Rila National Park, where Musala is located, received its protected status in 1992, preserving 107 hectares of natural terrain and 120 glacial lakes.

The mountain forms part of the 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria program, which promotes national landmarks and encourages exploration of natural heritage sites.

Hikers can access the summit through a 26.5-kilometer trail with 1569 meters of elevation gain, starting from the forest near Borovets resort.

The Musala hut, situated at 2389 meters altitude, provides accommodation for over 130 people, serving as a base for mountaineers ascending the peak.

Location: Samokov

Location: Sofia

Elevation above the sea: 2,925.4 m

Part of: Conqueror of the ten mountain peaks, 100 Tourist Sites of Bulgaria

GPS coordinates: 42.17919,23.58528

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57