Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – Second Lake (Rila Lakes) loop from Seven Rila Lakes

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Bulgaria

Kyustendil Region

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – Second Lake (Rila Lakes) loop from Seven Rila Lakes

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Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) – Second Lake (Rila Lakes) loop from Seven Rila Lakes

04:04

9.94km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

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 2.62 km for 1.02 km

After 3.71 km for 992 m

After 7.74 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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970 m

View from the New Viewing Platform, Rila Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful panoramic views to enjoy! Well worth stopping here to enjoy the scenery and/or take some photos :)

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990 m

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

Highlight • Lake

Lower Lake is the lowest of the Seven Rila Lakes. It is located at an altitude of 2095 m. Its area is 5.9 ha and its depth is 11 m. There are a lot of fish in the lake, that is why it is called the "Fish lake", but still fishing is forbidden. It collects the water that flows from the other lakes. The lake has a steep sill and is closed from the north by a seawall. It collects the water that flows from the other lakes. The lower lake gives rise to the Jerman River.

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1.18 km

View of the First and Second of the Seven Rila Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Majestic scenery! Very inspiring when you're able to see more than one lake at the same time :)

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2.95 km

Waterfall and Drinking Fountain in Rila

Highlight • Waterfall

You can fill your water bottle here.

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3.15 km

View of The Eye Lake (Okoto), Rila

Highlight • Lake

During the weekends in sunny day during the summer it is really overcrowded - don't go there at that time. Better to go there from Monday to Friday if you want to enjoy the whole place

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3.67 km

Ezeren Peak (Seven Rila Lakes Viewpoint)

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are less people there because people are already tired and does not want to climb the last hill but the view is definitely worth it. Highly recommend - you have almost full view there!
During the weekends in sunny day during the summer it is really overcrowded - don't go there at that time. Better to go there from Monday to Friday if you want to enjoy the whole place

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4.66 km