Bulgaria 7 Rila Lakes (Old Hut Lake), Bulgaria
Several interesting foreground options with stones in the water, leading to the mountains in the background. When calm winds, the lake offers a perfect reflection of the stars and the Milky Way.
Photography Tips
In fall, the milky way rises straight behind the towering mountains in the background of the lake. You don't need to wait long till the nighttime. Since there is no light pollution, the Milky Way is visible quiet quick after sunset.
Travel Information
Due to the good infrastructure of a cable car, connecting the by car accessible bottom of the mountain rage with the Rila Lakes Chalet, the lakes are fairly easy reachable. The cable car takes around 35 minutes to get you up. The hike from the hut covers around 150m in height until you get to the old mountain hut at the first lake.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Blue hour/at night in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
07:03 - 17:16
| current local time: 13:02
Photo Themes
milky way
Mountain Lake
Mountains
Starphotography
Locations
Balkan
The 7 Rila Lakes
Bulgaria.
Rila National Park
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