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It is 16° in Bansko now. clear sky
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Mount Oreljak

Infographics of the "Orelyak" reserve in Middle Pirin: beech forests (>150 years old), Pirin tea, Orelyak peak (2099 m), fauna (bear, roe deer), routes from Popovi Livadi hut and strict prohibitions

Orelyak Reserve: The ancient beech forests of Middle 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.

Route No. 13: From Pirin Hut to Popovi Livadi – the final chords of E4