Pirin Planina
Description
The Pirin mountains are a rugged mountain area in the southwest corner of Bulgaria. Highest peak is Mount Vihren.
Trails in this region
Links
Facts
- From Sofia to Rila and Pirin: Bulgaria's Southwest
Therucksack.net can be checked for maps of the region, travel information and hiking suggestions.
- Pirin mountain
Introduction to the Pirin Mountains.
Reports
- Hiking In The Pirin: One Fine Weekend | Banksoblog
Some impressions and a short, nice video.
- Pirin Wine Trail (2013)
Description and many photos of a 3-day crossing of the Pirin Mountains from Bansko to Melnik, following an ancient mule route used to transport wine from the south.
- Phespirit's walk around Bansko (2006)
Report of 3 short mountain hikes from Vihren Hut near Bansko.
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2010
United Kingdom
2010
- Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks
- Pirin, Rila and Central Balkans National Parks Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Bol.com
Netherlands
2010
Netherlands
2010
- Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks
- A guide to walking and trekking in Bulgaria. The routes are based in the Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan national parks that cover the three wildest and most majestic mountain regions of Bulgaria. 12 superb two to four-day routes are described including ascents of Musala and Vihren, Bulgaria's highest peaks. Each walk is broken down into day... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2010
Belgium
2010
- Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks
- A guide to walking and trekking in Bulgaria. The routes are based in the Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan national parks that cover the three wildest and most majestic mountain regions of Bulgaria. 12 superb two to four-day routes are described including ascents of Musala and Vihren, Bulgaria's highest peaks. Each walk is broken down into day... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2010
Netherlands
2010
- Wandelgids Bulgarije - Walking in Bulgaria's National Parks, Rila, Pirin | Cicerone
- This handy guidebook contains route descriptions for 12 multi-day treks in Bulgaria's highest and wildest mountain ranges in the Pirin, Rila and Central Balkan national parks. The treks are aimed at fit, experienced mountain walkers as the routes contain steep ascents and exposed scrambles. The routes range from 7 to 61km and cover a varied terrain Read more