Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Orelyak

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,386 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Orelyak

Orelyak, Mountain summit in Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria.

Orelyak is the highest summit of Central Pirin, reaching 2,099 m on the range's main ridge between Baba Peak to the south and Chala Peak to the south-east. It has the form of a three-headed dome, built of karstified marbles with dark brown forest soils and sparse grass. The western slopes drop steeply, in places vertically, to the Pirinska Bistritsa valley, while the south-eastern slopes fall more gently toward the Dobro Pole area.

The lower northern slopes of Orelyak lie within the Orelyak Reserve, established to protect the old-growth beech forests of Central Pirin. The reserve covers only this northern section of the summit's slopes, not the western or south-eastern ones.

The peak's names — Orelyak, Orelek and Orlovi skali (Eagle Rocks) — refer to eagles. A street in Sofia's Banishora quarter is named after Orelyak. The summit is climbed from the Popovi Livadi refuge, and a 10 km gravel road from the same refuge reaches the top, where the 96 m repeater stands.

A marked trail from Popovi Livadi refuge leads to the summit, with a gravel road offering vehicle access as an alternative. Conditions on the route vary by season, so checking local information before starting your ascent helps with planning.

A 96-meter radio and television transmitter stands near the summit and shapes how visitors see this mountain formation. This structure has become a useful landmark for climbers navigating the area.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,386 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Elevation above the sea
2,099 m
GPS coordinates
41.57055,23.61288
Latest update
November 1, 2026 03:04
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Orelyak - Mountain summit in Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.