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Complete guide to the routes in Pirin27 officially marked trails connecting huts, shelters and starting points
Each main route is marked with a colored band on the trees and stones along the route. The color indicates belonging to a specific route. The main routes (I–XIII) are in different colors, while routes XIV–XXVII mainly follow supplementary and local markings.
| № | Marking | Route (start → end) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red | Predel hut → Yavorov hut → Vihren hut → Tevno Ezero hut → Pirin hut → Popovi Livadi village (Part of international route E-4, 47 km) See the route ➔ |
| 2 | Yellow | Junction for "Yavorov" hut (road II-19) → town of Kresna See the route ➔ |
| 3 | Yellow | Bansko town → Peshterite village → Banderitsa hut → Vihren hut → Yane Sandanski hut„ See the route ➔ |
| 4 | Blue | Bansko town → Demyanitsa hut → Begovitsa hut → Yane Sandanski hut„ See the route ➔ |
| 5 | Green | Dobrinishte → Gotse Delchev Hut → Bezbog Hut → Pirin Hut → Melnik See the route ➔ |
| 6 | Brown | Peshterata mountain range → Sinanitsa mountain range → Mozgovitsa mountain range → Begovitsa mountain range → Azmatsite mountain range → Pirin mountain range„ See the route ➔ |
| 7 | Green | "Banderitsa" hut → Premkata See the route ➔ |
| 8 | Blue | Vihren hut → Sinanitsa hut„ See the route ➔ |
| 9 | Green | Vihren hut → Demyanitsa hut„ See the route ➔ |
| 10 | Green | Vinarska porta → Mozgovitsa city See the route ➔ |
| 11 | Yellow | Demyanitsa hut → Bezbog hut„ See the route ➔ |
| 12 | Yellow | x. "Begovitsa" → h. "Pirin"„ See the route ➔ |
| 13 | Blue | x. "Pirin" → x. "Malina" → Vodopoia city → Popovi livadi city See the route ➔ |
| 14 | — | Breznitsa village → Breznishki Chal → Popovo Lake → Tevno Lake resort„ See the route ➔ |
| 15 | — | Senokos village → Shirinata mountain range → Pirin peak See the route ➔ |
| 16 | — | Harami Bunar → Popovo Lake See the route ➔ |
| 17 | — | Izvorite mountain → Giano peak See the route ➔ |
| 18 | — | h. "Tevno lake" → Begovishka gate See the route ➔ |
| 19 | — | x. "Zagaza" → Albutin peak → Suhodolski preval See the route ➔ |
| 20 | — | Bezbog hut → Polezhan peak → Gazeya circus → Demyanitsa hut → Demyanishka polyana village See the route ➔ |
| 21 | — | x. "Godless" → Desiliski Circus → h. "Demyanitsa"„ See the route ➔ |
| 22 | — | "Yavorov" hut → Pogledets mountain range → Kamenishki circus → to the main ridge See the route ➔ |
| 23 | — | "Yavorov" hut → along the Razlog valley to the main ridge See the route ➔ |
| 24 | — | Yavorov hut → Dautov peak → the dark meadows towards Predela village See the route ➔ |
| 25 | — | Yavorov hut → The Candlesticks See the route ➔ |
| 26 | — | x. "Yavorov" → the town of Yavorova Polyana See the route ➔ |
| 27 | — | branch for Yavorov hut → Kalyata village See the route ➔ |
28 trails for experienced mountaineers — mostly in the treeless zone
Unmarked trails do not meet the standards for mass tourism and are designed to provide greater accessibility to beautiful landscapes. It is recommended to cross them with professional mountain guide or by well-trained mountaineers. Be sure to bring a map, compass and/or GPS device.
| № | Route / Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Bezbog" hut → "Kremenski circus" → "Popovoezeren circus"„ |
| 2 | "Tevno Lake" → "Valyavishki Lakes"„ |
| 3 | "Vihren" hut → "Banderishka Gate" → "Banderishka Circus" → "Bashliyska Gate"„ |
| 4 | "Vihren" hut → "Vlahinski Preval" → "Georgian Circus" → "Sinanitsa" hut„ |
| 5 | "Vihren" hut → "Ovinati (Jewish) Lakes" → "Vlahinski Pass" → "Vlahinski Lakes"„ |
| 6 | „"Banderishka Polyana" → "Kutelo" → "Banski Suhodol"" |
| 7 | "Yavorov" hut → "Okadenski circus" → "Sukhodolski pass"„ |
| 8 | "Spano Pole" village → "Malko Spano Pole" circus → Bashliytsa river |
| 9 | „"Demirkapi (Railway) Circus"" |
| 10 | x. "Pirin" → "Debeli Rid" → "Breznishki" and "Cornish Circus"„ |
| 11 | "Vihren" hut → "Todorini ezera / Todorini ochi" → "Strazitsa" peak → "Gazeyski circus"„ |
| 12 | Predel/Brezhani fork → Zdravets meadow → Pirin peak„ |
| 13 | "Gotse Delchev" hut → "Trite Groba" hut → junction for "Bezbog" hut and "Popovo Ezero" hut„ |
| 14 | "Kulinoto" m. → "Zasesete" m.„ |
| 15 | Intercity station "Bezbog" → branch for "Popovo Ezero" and hut "Gotse Delchev"„ |
| 16 | Branch at "Tremoshnitsa" → along "Arnaut Dere" → "Zasov Chark" → "Dalgata Polyana" → "Sinanishka Porta"„ |
| 17 | Ilindentsi village → Ilindentsi mine → Murata area → Konski Kladenets peak → Sinanitsa hut„ |
| 18 | "Yavorov" hut → "Dautovo Lake" (Salzitsa) |
| 19 | x. "Demyanitsa" → "Desilish Circus" → h. "Godless"„ |
| 20 | x. "Demyanitsa" → "Gazei Circus" → "Polezhan Lakes" → "Djangal Gate" → Valyavitsa river valley → h. "Demyanitsa"„ |
| 21 | "Yavorov" hut → "Sukhodolski Preval" → "Kamenitica" → "Pogledec"„ |
| 22 | x. "Demyanitsa" → "Vasilash Lakes" → "Typitzki Lakes" → Valyavitsa River |
| 23 | „"Pogledec" → "Pareva Polyana" → "Koteshki Chal"" |
| 24 | Haidushka Cheshma → Pareva Polyana village → Koncheto village„ |
| 25 | Vlahi village → "Babina premka" → junction for "Zagaza" hut and "Peshterata" village„ |
| 26 | „"Banderishka Polyana" → "Bear's Comb" → Banderitsa River |
| 27 | "Peshterite" mountain range → "Dunino Kuze" peak„ |
| 28 | "Peshterite" area → "Meche Cheshalo" → "Banderishka Polyana"„ |
Developed under different programs. See the top 5 educational eco-trails →
An educational trail along the Demyanitsa River with information about river ecosystems and biodiversity in Pirin.
Flora and FaunaA route to the region of the same name with beautiful views and rich plant diversity in the upper forest zone.
GeologyA trail to the alpine zones, aimed at getting acquainted with the protected edelweiss plant - a symbol of Pirin.
Protected speciesSpecially adapted for people with specific needs and families with strollers.
Accessible environmentA short educational route from the Yavorov hut to a picturesque meadow with information signs.
CognitiveAn eco-historical trail that combines natural and historical landmarks.
HistoryA short route to the oldest coniferous tree in Bulgaria — about 1300 years old. It is located near the Banderitsa hut.
A natural phenomenonIt ensures the protection of the largest juniper tree deposit in Bulgaria. The crossing is carried out only on two regulated paths:
Winter routes requiring specialized equipment
Winter hikes are recommended only for well-prepared, informed and equipped tourists.
This sport is a combination of cross-country skiing and alpine skiing techniques. It is usually performed in groups of 3 to 10 people.
The most popular ski-crossing routes:
Mountaineering in Pirin began in 1934 with the ascent of the right part of the funnel on the north face of Vihren Peak.
Consecutive crossing of several peaks along their connecting edges. In winter, they require specialized inventory.
Everything you need to know before going on a hike
Before you head to the peaks, it's important to know the terminology:
Route No. 1 (part of E-4) has a total length of 47 km in the park. Conditionally divided:
Specific hikes from the hut:
The information is based on official data from Pirin National Park„ | Updated 2026
Before setting out on a route, check the current condition of the trails and the weather conditions.
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