Distance
8.8 km
Elevation
+720 m
Trail time
4h 20m
Route
Out & back
Why go
Wilder, quieter alternative to the Seven Lakes.
Getting there
From central Sofia — pick how you're travelling.
1h 50m drive from Sofia
Parking: EasyMalyovitsa hut lot.
Total day
Plan around 8h 30m
Travel there
1h 50m
Hike
4h 20m
Buffer
30m
Return
1h 50m
Route preview
Trailhead → summit
Highlights along the way
Malyovitsa peak
2729 m, granite classic.
What to know
Best seasons
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Shade
Open
Exposure
High
Highest point
2729 m
Family friendly
Not ideal
Dogs
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