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in MTB, MTB BG routes 0 comments tags: Borovets, Bulgaria, Musala, National Park Rila

Musala

The carriageway

The carriageway

Country: Bulgaria
Area name: National Park Rila
Activity: MTB
Date of the ride: 17-Aug-2012
Length (km): 29.5*
Elevation gain (m): 1620
Technical difficulty: ●●●●
GPS tracklog: download

* including hiking section with & without bike, see below text




Overview of mountain biking route

The route is located in central Bulgaria in National Park Rila. Musala at elevation of 2925m is the highest peak of Rila mountain, Bulgaria and Balkan peninsula. The first short section of the route is placed on the paved road and than follows the long and steep section on the rocky carriageway. Due to steep ascent count to hike with the bike most of the time. The final ascent section from Musala Hut to Musala peak is for hiking only. No need to take the bike on the peak. Due to many hikers on the trail and very rocky and steep path the downhill from the peak is not possible. Be warned, good hiking shoes are recommended to hike on Musala peak.




 
Getting there:  Europe, Bulgaria, Sofia, Samokov, Borovets (National Park Rila).
 
Map of mountain biking route:

 




Description of MTB route:

The starting point of the route is at the parking place near gondola lift station in Borovets. Proceed on the paved road to the south course and then turn left at this junction. Near the junction there is a fountain too. The steep and rocky carriageway leads to the south course. Due to very steep ascent count to hike with the bike most of the time. At the ramp keep left and proceed on the path to Musala Hut. Musala Hut is standing at elevation of 2385m. I left the bike near the hut and proceeded to the peak. The labeled hiking path leads to Musala peak. There are many hikers on the trail. From the peak I returned back to Hut and than follows the downhill ride from Hut to Borovets. I used the same trail to ride back. Despite this downhill section is free of hikers be careful!

 
Elevation profile of MTB route:

Elevation profile of MTB route on Musala peak

Elevation profile of MTB route on Musala peak

 
Notes & references:

Best time for ride: late summer. GPS unit with uploaded route is a must.
 
Gallery of mountain biking route:

Gondola lift station in Borovets at elevation of 1350m
Gondola lift station
The junction on the trail from Borovets to Musala in National Park Rila
The junction
The carriageway

The carriageway in National Park Rila
The carriageway
The stream leads along the trail in National Park Rila
The stream
The fruit in National Park Rila
The fruit

The rocky carriageway section in National Park Rila
The carriageway
The ramp at ski lift station in National Park Rila
The ramp
The path leads to Musala Hut
The path

Musala Hut at elevation of 2385m in National Park Rila
Musala Hut
The lake near Musala Hut in National Park Rila
The lake
The 2nd lake on the trail from Musala Hut to Musala peak
The 2nd lake

Hiking path to Musala peak in National Park Rila.
Hiking path to the peak
The final section to Musala peak in National Park Rila.
The final section
This is the peak of Musala. Musala is the highest elevation point of Bulgaria and Balkan peninsula. Musala is situated in National Park Rila.
At the top of Musala

The view from the section next to Musala peak in National Park Rila
The view from the trail
The view from the section next to Musala peak in National Park Rila.
The view

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