Six walks worth the bus ride
Short, practical notes on the classic summer routes in Rila, Pirin, Vitosha and the Balkan range: where to start, how long it really takes, and what tends to catch people out.
| Route | Range | High point | Time | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musala from Borovets | Rila | 2925 m | 5–6 h return | Jul–Sep |
| Seven Rila Lakes circuit | Rila | 2535 m | 4–5 h loop | Jun–Oct |
| Malyovitsa | Rila | 2729 m | 6–7 h return | Jul–Sep |
| Vihren from Vihren hut | Pirin | 2914 m | 5–6 h return | Jul–Sep |
| Cherni Vrah, Vitosha | Vitosha | 2290 m | 2–3 h return | all year |
| Botev via Raiskoto Praskalo | Stara Planina | 2376 m | 2 days | Jun–Sep |