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Hiking in Pirin National Park

Hike inside one of the 10 most beautiful but not yet popular European national parks.

Located between 1008 and 2914 meters high, in the southwest of Bulgaria, this world heritage site is a unique location for all hiking enthusiasts: diverse limestone landscapes, 70 glacial lakes, waterfalls, caves and coniferous forests. Perfect scenery to spend one or several days on a guided adventure outdoors.

Top hiking trips | Pirin National Park:

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Day hike to the top of Vihren (2,914m), the highest peak in the Pirin Mountains, Bulgaria

Join Borislav, a UIMLA mountain leader on this amazing day hike to the top of Vihren, the highest peak in the Pirin Mountains in Bulgaria.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 35

Pirin Mountains, Bulgaria, 3 Day Guided Hike

A UIMLA Tour Operator in the Top Guides team would like to take you on a 3-day hiking trek through the Pirin mountains of Bulgaria.

3 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 270

Pirin Mountains 3 Day Guided Hiking

Join Zhivko, a state certified skiing, mountain biking, and hiking guide who wants to take you on a 3 day hike though the beautiful Pirin mountain range.

3 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 370

5-day Pirin Mountain traverse with Vihren (2,914m) summit, from Bansko

Enjoy five days of challenging hikes in the beautiful Pirin Mountains including an ascent of Vihren, the tallest peak in the mountain range with your guide Zhivko a UIMLA Mountain Leader.

5 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 150

Three summits Balkan Mountains trek

Amazing 8-day Balkan Mountains trek. This guided tour will take you to the summit of three of the Balkans highest peaks in Bulgaria and Greece. Join Nikolay, a local UIMLA mountain leader.

8 days

Any

FromEUR 510

Hiking in the Pirin mountains, Bansko

The Pirin range contains probably one the most beautiful mountains in Bulgaria. I invite you to join me for a beautiful 3-day hike: Day 1 Early start from Sofia – transfer to Bansko (about 2,5 hours) - Trekking to Muratov peak (2669m). On the way up, we will pass by several mountain lakes. The

3 days

Any

FromEUR 90

Hiking in the Pirin Mountains: Tevno Ezero and the surrounding peaks

Join Milena, UIMLA certified mountain leader, in this pleasant 2-day hike around Tevno Ezero, in the Pirin mountains in Bulgaria.

2 days

Intermediate

Any

FromEUR 60

Vihren peak hike, Pirin range, Bulgaria

Join Milena, UIMLA certified mountain leader, hiking around the lakes of the Vihren peak and ascending to its peak, in the Pirin range, in Bulgaria.

2 days

Any

FromEUR 60

8-day hiking tour in Rila and Pirin National Parks

Join local certified guide Simeon on this great journey to the highest mountain ranges in Bulgaria and enjoy one of the most unique natural environments in Europe.

8 days

Any

FromEUR 615

There are many reasons for choosing Hiking in Pirin National Park

Located in ancient Macedonia, in the Pirin National Park we can follow the traces of the past, where many other cultures left their influence, such as the Romans, Greeks, Byzantines, Thracians, Slavs or the Bulgarians themselves.

Good to know:

Currency

Lev

Country Code

+359

Language

Bulgarian

Bes time to visit

During the hottest months, between May and September

Weather

Bulgaria has a continental climate, with very strong winters and temperatures that remain below zero for long weeks. The mountainous area where the Pirin National Park is located, is more humid, although with little rain during the year

More info about Hiking in Pirin National Park:

Its location and the altitude of its mountains make it a place where snow is present all year round, but in the lower sectors you will enjoy good hiking trails among forests and lakes

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