A taste of Pirin Mts. – part II

If someone would have just one day available to hike in the area, I would recommend the trail to Muratov lake. This beautiful glacial lake is situated at 2209 m, near the Muratov and Hvoynati peaks (and few others).

Muratov lake in the Pirin Mts.

The trail is not very strenuous and there is so much to see along the way! Plus, there are many options to stray left and right from the trail to botanize and even to continue and explore further from Muratov Lake towards Sinanitza (if time allows or for backpackers). The adventurous and experienced hiker can also climb the Muratov Peak (2669m, nicknamed ‘little Vihren’).

The biggest surprise of the day trip was to find a patch of Crocus veluchensis still in flower among late melting snow at the base of an avalanche chute; for this reason I chose it for the featured image.

To Muratov! In a few words with every picture; click to open the gallery.

Next weekend we will attempt the Vihren peak and relish in a plethora of Saxifraga species.