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Bulgaria
Blagoevgrad Region

Baikushev's Pine – Vihren Hut loop from Bansko

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Bulgaria
Blagoevgrad Region

Baikushev's Pine – Vihren Hut loop from Bansko

Hard

4.7

(6)

56

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Baikushev's Pine – Vihren Hut loop from Bansko

07:29

21.4km

980m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Пирин

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.27 km

Wooden Bridge in Pirin National Park

Highlight • Bridge

Cozy easy hike to everyone

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2

6.92 km

Forest Trail in Pirin National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The ascent leads from the biathlon field at the cable car valley station through the forest in the Pirin National Park above the Banderitza River up to the Banderitza campsite. There are also partial views of beautiful waterfalls.

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3

8.41 km

Banderitsa Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hut is closed in winter.

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4

8.84 km

Baikushev's Pine

Highlight • Natural Monument

On our 6th Pirin stage from the hut Virhen back to Bansko we unfortunately did not take the way entry to the oldest tree in Bulgaria (estimated 1300 years) and do not regret the short way up.

If you are in the vicinity, you should not miss it.

More info:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajkuschewa_Mura

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5

10.4 km

Vihren Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Hiking hut, which can also be reached by car. From here many trails start in the Pirin National Park.

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6

10.5 km

View of Pirin Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road between the Banderitsa campsite and the Vihren hut is closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (one-way street) and is controlled by the police, so start as early as possible.
Later you can park the car in the parking lot about 5 km away, further down.

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7

14.5 km

Bansko Ski Resort

Highlight • Rest Area

A simple and convenient route to travel both in winter and summer

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8

18.7 km

Mountain Stream in Pirin National Park

Highlight • River

ideal for barefoot in the water

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

5.82 km

4.24 km

3.20 km

1.98 km

Surfaces

13.8 km

3.40 km

1.80 km

1.26 km

1.06 km

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Friday 22 May

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