It is 10° in Bansko now. mostly clear
It is 10° in Bansko now. mostly clear

Vihren

Detailed isometric infographic map of the International Hiking Route E-4 in Pirin National Park, Bulgaria, showing a 5-day hike from Predel hut to Popovi Livadi area, marked with a red line on topographic relief. The map includes embedded elevation profiles (topographic profiles) for each day with distance (~km), approximate time (h), ascent and descent data. Key points are highlighted such as Yavorov hut, Koncheto ridge (with embedded photo), Vihren peak (2914 m - marked as the highest point), Vihren hut, Vlahini lakes, Tevno lake shelter (2512 m) and Pirin hut. The image contains a bright red warning in the text "NO WATER ON THE RIDGE" and a difficulty rating of 6/6 (Extreme endurance). A legend for the marking (Red) and emergency telephone numbers (112, EMS) are included. Total route statistics: ~47 km in ~33h 30m (4-5 days).

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