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It is 15° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 15° in Bansko now. clear sky

mountain tourism Bansko

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.

Route 4 Pirin: Epic hike from Bansko to Sandanski
A narrow-gauge railway from Bansko passes through a snowy forest in Pirin.

Narrow Gauge Routes: Secret Paths to Bansko and the Rhodope Mountains