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It is 26° in Bansko now. mostly cloudy
It is 26° in Bansko now. mostly cloudy

Mountain routes and walks

A family on a walk along easy routes around Bansko in the Pirin Mountains with a view of Vihren Peak.

Banderitsa Waterfall: Easy route to Banderitsa Jump
A narrow-gauge railway from Bansko passes through a snowy forest in Pirin.

Narrow Gauge Routes: Secret Paths to Bansko and the Rhodope Mountains
The Kazanite Circus in Pirin with marble rocks and year-round snow under Vihren Peak.

Vihren Hut – Kazanite Route: Complete Guide and Tips
The Kazanite Circus in Pirin with marble rocks and year-round snow under Vihren Peak.

Kazanite in Pirin: Route to the home of the edelweiss
A tourist with a backpack and a map makes a hike in the Pirin Mountains above Bansko.

Top 12 Attractions in Pirin: Complete Guide and Itineraries
Tevno Lake and the shelter in Pirin Mountain at sunset with Kamenitsa Peak in the background

Tevno Lake: Routes, Shelter and Legends in Pirin
Illustrated map "Encyclopedia of Pirin Routes" with a legend for difficulty and length of the trails, including examples such as Vihren Peak, Popovo Lake and Koncheto.

Traverses in Pirin: Top 4 Epic Routes
Illustrated map "Encyclopedia of Pirin Routes" with a legend for difficulty and length of the trails, including examples such as Vihren Peak, Popovo Lake and Koncheto.

Routes in Pirin: Complete ranking by difficulty and length
A family on a walk along easy routes around Bansko in the Pirin Mountains with a view of Vihren Peak.

Easy routes around Bansko: Top 4 family trails in Pirin
Company picnic and barbecue in Bansko on a meadow in Pirin Mountain

Picnic and BBQ in Bansko: Top locations and tips for an unforgettable weekend
Family picnic at Belizmata Dam with a view of Pirin Mountain

Picnic around Bansko: Top 7 places, routes and tips
Collage of Vihren Peak in Pirin – the southern route Kabata with a sunny path and tourists facing the northern edge towards Kazanite with steep marble, a metal chain and a climber over a precipice.

Routes to Vihren Peak: Kabata or Kazanite? The Big Comparison