Summer Activities in Malyovitsa

Malyovitsa is a starting position for many tourist routes that are leading to the northwestern part of Rila Mountain: the route to Ivan Vazov Chalet takes 7 hours, to the Ribni ezera (Fish lakes) Chalet - 9-10 hours, to the Rila Monastery - 6 hours and etc. All tourist routes are well-signified and kept in good condition.

Malyovitsa summit can be climbed for two- three hours on foot. It is 2729 meters high. This peak is a preferred site for alpinism and tourism. The biggest mountain walls are situated here as well as the most difficult climbing route in the whole country. Wonderful mountain scenery can be seen from the top of Malyovitsa peak. There is also a regular bus transport to Govedarci and once a day to Samokov, which makes it easier to have a day-excursion to those beautiful small towns.