A series of seven glacial lakes, one above the other, in the Rila Mountains, one of Bulgaria's most popular walks. A chairlift from the Pionerska hut takes you up to the Rila Lakes hut, then a walk of about 3 to 4 hours loops around the lakes to the viewpoint above the 'Kidney' and 'Eye' lakes.
Go in July to September; it's crowded at weekends. The nearest town is Sapareva Banya, about 1.5 hours from Sofia. The Rila Monastery is on the other side of the mountains.
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