Malyovitza Via Ferrata Trekking Tour

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Maliovitsa is a peak and ski resort in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria. It is 2,729 m high and is one of the most popular tourist regions in the mountain. The Rila Monastery is situated at its southern foot, and Maliovitsa Ski Centre — with two downhill tracks and two ski drags — is to the north. The Malyovitsa region is the cradle of Bulgarian rock climbing and mountaineering. The first organized expeditions were made in 1921-22 by tourists from the town of Samokov. The imposant north wall of the summit was first climbed in 1938 by 2 Bulgarians (about 200 m, grade UIAA V+).

Maliovitsa is a prominent peak and ski resort located in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria, standing at 2,729 meters. This region is a popular tourist destination, with the Rila Monastery situated to the south and the Maliovitsa Ski Centre to the north, featuring two downhill tracks and ski drags. Historically, the Malyovitsa region is considered the birthplace of Bulgarian rock climbing and mountaineering, with the first organized expeditions taking place in 1921-22. The north wall of the summit was first climbed in 1938, marking a significant achievement for Bulgarian climbers and the beginning of Bulgarian mountaineering. Over the last 15 years, the area has grown into a top rock-climbing district, offering numerous mountaineering and sport climbing opportunities, although reaching the peak does not require climbing the rocks.

Quick information

Duration:

Start: 8:00 h
End: 17:30 h

Accessibility

Not accessible

Driving time:

3 h approximately

Important:

Comfortable shoes, warm clothes, snacks and sandwiches, bottle of water.

Difficulty:

Medium to challenging, good physical condition. 3 h walking 2 h climbing

Recommended period:

June – October

Overview

Itinerary

Itinerary for Malyovitza Via Ferrata Trekking Tour

Maliovitza valley and peak (2729 m) is our very highly recommended hike in Rila Mountain, especially for experienced hikers who also like rock climbing and alpine reliefs. By car you will reach a point about 45min away from Maliovitza Hut from where you will start your hike to the Via Ferrata starting point. The north wall of Maliovitza peak (124 meters high) is the top destination for Bulgarian alpinists and climbers. After another 30min you will reach the Via Ferrata starting point where we are offering you the opportunity to experience a good amount of adrenaline. The special climbing equipment will be provided by our mountain guide.

Important: Alternatively this tour can be offered without the Via Ferrata climb. In this case you can trek to Maliovitza peak where you can observe Maliovitza and Elenski lakes, Maliovitza and its surrounding peaks – Eleni peak, Malka Maliovitza peak, Kamilata, Orlovetz etc. We come back to Sofia around 19:30h.

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Malyovitza Via Ferrata Trekking Tour Overview

That was the greatest success of Bulgarian climbers for its time and is deemed as the date of birth of Bulgarian mountaineering. Later other walls in the region were climbed too with the most difficult routes being made in 1970s. In the last 15 years, Malyovitsa region has become very attractive rock-climbing district with the possibilities it gives for mountaineering and sport rock climbing. Note: you do not need to climb on the rocks in order to get on top of the peak!

Malyovitza Via Ferrata Trekking Tour