Lake Peak, Mountain summit in Rila National Park, Bulgaria.
Lake Peak rises to an elevation of 2560 meters, featuring rocky slopes and clear views across the surrounding mountain ranges of Rila National Park.
The peak stands as part of Rila National Park, established in 1992 to protect over 100 glacial lakes and natural landscapes across 81,000 hectares.
Local mountaineers gather at Lake Peak during summer solstice celebrations, maintaining Bulgarian mountain traditions through organized group ascents.
Visitors can reach Lake Peak through marked trails from Borovets resort, with the hiking season running from June through September for optimal conditions.
The summit provides access to twelve connected hiking paths, allowing mountaineers to create circular routes connecting multiple peaks in the national park.
Location: Rila National Park
Elevation above the sea: 2,560 m
GPS coordinates: 42.19838,23.31103
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:57
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