Skakavitsa Waterfall – Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) loop from Skakavitza Reserve

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Bulgaria

Kyustendil Region

Skakavitsa Waterfall – Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) loop from Skakavitza Reserve

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Skakavitsa Waterfall – Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes) loop from Skakavitza Reserve

06:26

16.6km

960m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Резерват Скакавица

Рила

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.63 km

Skakavitsa Waterfall

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If you're planning to visit Skakavitsa Waterfall in Rila, Bulgaria, prepare to be mesmerized by its breathtaking beauty. As one of the highest waterfalls in Bulgaria, Skakavitsa cascades gracefully amidst …

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3.19 km

First viewpoint of Skakavitsa waterfall

Viewpoint

6.22 km

Бъбрека

Lake

6.88 km

Waterfall and Drinking Fountain in Rila

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You can fill your water bottle here.

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7.59 km

Ezeren Peak (Seven Rila Lakes Viewpoint)

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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 …

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8.10 km

View of The Eye Lake (Okoto), Rila

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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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9.67 km

View of the Three Rila Lakes

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Fantastic perspective into the "valley" and the lakes. They somehow look even more impressive when you see them next to one another :)

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10.1 km

View of the First and Second of the Seven Rila Lakes

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

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10.3 km

Lower Lake (Seven Rila Lakes)

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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. …

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10.3 km

View from the New Viewing Platform, Rila Lakes

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

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16.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

5.39 km

4.77 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.63 km

6.58 km

3.06 km

331 m

Elevation

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