Malyovitsa, Mountain summit in Rila Mountains, Bulgaria.
Malyovitsa is a mountain summit in the Rila range standing at 2,729 meters with steep northern and eastern slopes. The southern and southwestern sides descend more gradually, creating varied climbing conditions.
The north wall was first climbed in 1938 by mountaineers Konstantin Savadzhiev and Georgi Stoimenov. This ascent marked a milestone in Bulgaria's climbing history.
The name Malyovitsa is linked to Malyo Voyvoda, a fighter against the Ottoman rulers who, according to legend, died in the Malyovitsa valley; another explanation derives it from the Small Lakes at the northeastern foot. The area is the cradle of Bulgarian rock climbing, with organized expeditions from Samokov starting in 1921–22.
The Malyovitsa Hut sits at 1,700 meters and provides lodging as well as clear starting points for various trails. Visitors should prepare for changing weather, especially at higher elevations.
Malyovitsa Crag on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, is named after this peak. The north wall, about 124 metres high, was first climbed in 1938 by Konstantin Savadzhiev and Georgi Stoimenov after a two-day ascent.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,785 contributors worldwide.