Musala (Bulgarian: Мусала [mosɐˈɫa]); from Arabic through Ottoman Turkish: from Musalla, "near God" or "place for prayer" [1][2] is the highest peak in the Rila Mountains, as well as in Bulgaria and the entire Balkan Peninsula, standing at 2,925.42 metres (9,597.8 ft).

Мусала се намира в източната част на Рила планина, недалеч от известния курорт Боровец и на около 80 km от София. През лятото се посещава от много туристи от целия свят, но най-много от планинари от България и съседните ...

Musala (2925 m) (Mussala, Moussala) is the highest peak of the South-East Europe and Balkan Peninsula. It is situated in the Eastern (Musala) part of the RILA mountains that has a landscape reminiscent of the Alps.

Aug 19, 2022 · Musala peak at 2952m is the highest of the Balkan and actually not the hardest to climb. Starting of in a lush forest, continuing to open pastures and then some beautiful lake views. Wether you do this in 1, 2 or 3 days, this hike will not dissapoint!

Mount Musala is a fantastic day hike in the Rila Mountain Range in Bulgaria. It traverses stunning scenery, unveiling lakes and sprawling views as you walk.

Musala is one of the easiest places in Europe to spot the elusive wallcreeper, a small bird that seems to defy gravity as it climbs vertical rock faces. Its vibrant red wings provide a striking contrast against the grey mountain backdrop.

Tucked away in the heart of the Rila Mountains lies Musala Peak, a symbol of the wild, untamed splendor that is Bulgaria’s pride. Rising to a commanding height of 2,925 meters, it stands not …

Jul 16, 2023 · The mountain Musala is the proud highest mountain of the Balkans. Greek Mount Olympus can only envy. Take a look how my hike to the top was.

The Balkan Peninsula’s highest peak – Musala – rises at 2925 metres of altitude in Rila Mountain. It belongs to Rila National Park and is part of the 100 National Tourist Sites.

Musala (Мусала), Bulgaria’s highest summit, is located in the Rila (Рила) Mountains ~100Km south of the country’s capital city, Sofia. The name Musala is said derived from the Islamic “Mountain” or “Throne of Allah”, though it has also been known as “Tangra” during the pre-Islamic Christian era, and “Stalin ...