Bulgaria Mount Vihren Summit, Bulgaria
Mount Vihren (2.914m) is the second highest peak of Bulgaria, the third highest peak in the Balkan Peninsula. It is situated in the heart of the Pirin Nationalpark. From the parking lot at the Vihren Mountain Hut (1.920m), the trail takes around 3h and covers around 1.000m elevation gain. The trail is well marked.
Attention: It's recommended to go up the southwestern slopes which are still quite steep. The northern slopes are only for very advanced mountaineers, especially in snowy and windy conditions. Please take care.
Attention: It's recommended to go up the southwestern slopes which are still quite steep. The northern slopes are only for very advanced mountaineers, especially in snowy and windy conditions. Please take care.
Photography Tips
There is a wonderful 360 mountain panorama up at the summit overlooking the national park. In clear days the mountains of Greece can easily be spottet. The summit has a spectacular view in the direction of both, sunset and sunrise.
Travel Information
Please check the weather conditions for Mount Vihren before attempting the hike to the summit. Vihren is well known for its harsh weather, especially the winds can be brutal due to the exposed pyramid likely peak. In snowy conditions it's recommended to only hike up when being experienced with snowy ground on steep slopes. The hike takes you pretty much straight up with barely any flat parts. Plan enough time for breaks and water.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
07:21 - 17:02
| current local time: 21:35
Photo Themes
Mountain
Mountains
mountainscape
summit
Sunrise
Locations
Balkan
Bulgaria.
Pirin National Park
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