A loop hike in the Rila Mountains past seven glacial lakes, reached by chairlift to the Rila Lakes hut. Streams link each lake to the next one below, and a summit viewpoint above the last lakes shows all seven at once.
Highlights
- Kidney, Eye and Tear lakes
- Lake Peak summit viewpoint
- Steep ridgeline climb from hut
Good to know
- Chairlift about 20 minutes, round trip €16
- Full loop takes about 4–5 hours
- Arrive early; long chairlift queues in summer
