Comments on: How To Enjoy The Seven Rila Lakes

By: LanceNelson

LanceNelson — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:35:18 +0000

Hi Bob, The day I walked up here, the queue was also long… and I agree that the number of people detracts a little. I recommend either early or late to walk around the lakes or avoid Saturday and Sunday… and of course there are fewer people higher up. It is such a wonderful attraction on a fine day – it's easy to see why so many people make the journey from Sofia to enjoy the nature here.

In the Spring, I will be covering more about hiking and mountain biking in the Rila, Pirin and Rhodhopi mountains. Do comment how you enjoy your Spring hike around the Rila lakes

By: Bob Hall

Bob Hall — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:34:35 +0000

Hi
I was at the new chairlisft on the weekend it opend in 2009 – the queue was huge both up and down. The 'walk' around the lakes was somewhat procession like as it was so busy, this rather detracted from the beauty of the place. The view from the high point over looking the top lake is quite amazing and certainly worth the effort. I am currently planning to walk it again during my Easter visit to BG, probably not on a weekend though! (The lift is closed on Monday and Tuesday I think.)

By: LanceNelson

LanceNelson — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:28:35 +0000

Hi Amy,

Thank you for your comment.

It's just nice temperature, around 19 to 21 degrees on a too hot Sofia day!.

People do swim in the lakes. Way too cold for me! Please let me know how you get on as this seven rila lakes is one of the best trips to do that is close to Sofia, Lance

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:31:33 +0000

Hi Lance, just came across your guide as I am hoping to visit the lakes in August, very informative, thank-you. I just have one question; what sort of temperature was it at the lakes? I'm guessing it's not as hot as it would be in Sofia. Can you go swimming in them or is it too cold?
Thanks
amy

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