Vihren Hut – Baikushev's Pine loop from free camping

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Bulgaria

Blagoevgrad Region

Vihren Hut – Baikushev's Pine loop from free camping

Hard

4.2

(6)

hikers

Vihren Hut – Baikushev's Pine loop from free camping

04:05

8.19km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.55 km for 615 m

After 3.53 km for 383 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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69 m

Camping and Restaurant Near Baykusheva Mura, Pirin National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Wide tent site with parking and restaurant. A few meters from here is the Baikusheva mura - the oldest tree in Bulgaria.

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373 m

Banderitsa Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hut is closed in winter.

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3.53 km

Vihren Peak and Glacier Base

Highlight • Summit

We did this hike on a hot September day and the conditions were very dry, in any other conditions I would only recommend expert hikers do it. Also, be warned …

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4.22 km

Vihren Peak (2,914 m)

Highlight • Summit

6.27 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 …

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6.38 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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7.84 km

Baikushev's Pine (Baikusheva Mura)

Highlight • Natural Monument

7.85 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.

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