Polezhan, Mountain summit in Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria.

Polezhan is a mountain summit in the Pirin range standing at about 2851 meters (9354 feet) above sea level. The peak provides multiple walking routes through alpine terrain and rocky formations.

The peak formed over millions of years through tectonic uplift and erosion that shaped its current rock composition. These geological processes created the solid alpine landscape visitors see today.

The name Mangar Tepe, used until 29 June 1942, comes from the Turkish word mangır, meaning coin: the summit is covered with stone slabs that shift and clatter underfoot like coins. The peak also gave its name to Cape Polezhan on Liège Island in the Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica.

Hikers should pack sturdy mountain gear and wear solid footwear, as the terrain is steep and paths can be narrow. Weather changes quickly at this elevation, so layered clothing is important.

The old name Mangar Tepe came from the Turkish word for coin: the summit is covered with stone slabs that shift and clatter underfoot like coins. It was renamed Polezhan on 29 June 1942. A cape on Liège Island in the Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica, also bears the name Polezhan.