Bulgarian Mountain Attractions :: Mt. Moussala

At 2925 meters, Mount Moussala is the highest peak not only in Bulgaria, but also on the Balkan Peninsula. To get to the peak, take the gondola lift from Borovets to Yastrebetz and then follow the marked track...

Walk to the top of Bulgaria!

It is situated in the Eastern (Moussala) part of the Rila Mountains that has a typical alpine relief. The average annual temperature is 3.1°C, and the snow-cover stays 8 months.

Mount Moussala - Rila Mountains Bulgaria

The name of the peak is of Turkish origin meaning "towards God". The first written document about the climbing of the peak refers to Philip – the father of Alexander the Great.

Mount Moussala – a favorite in all seasons..

Moussala's peak is a favorite for alpine activities and tourists. The average number of visitors exceeds 50,000 people annually. At the foot of the summit, the largest and most famous Bulgarian winter resorts (Borovets) is located, and its slopes are laced with numerous vacation villas and chalets.

Because of its dominating height, it is the location of an Alpine meteorological observatory and an Ecological observatory called "Moussala".

It will take 3-4 hours to climb up Moussala peak if you take the gondola lift from Borovets to Yastrebetz and then follow the marked track that passes by the Moussala chalet and goes to the top of the summit.

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