Popovo Lake
Попово езеро
The largest glacial lake in the Pirin Mountains, with a small island and granite peaks all around. A classic high-mountain hiking destination.
Popovo Lake sits at about 2,234 meters and covers roughly 12 hectares. It is the largest glacial lake in the Pirin Mountains and one of the deepest. A small island lies in its center, surrounded by sharp granite peaks. The most common approach is from Bezbog Lake (reached by chairlift), following a ridge trail for about 2 to 2.5 hours. The round trip takes most of a day, and you can also camp by the lake. The middle section of the route has scree and rocky stretches, so wear hiking boots. In fog, watch carefully for trail markers.
Opening hours
All day in summer
Nearby sights
- Bezbog Lake
- Banderitsa Lakes
- Baikushev's Pine
- Pirin National Park – Vihren Hut
- Bansko Ski Resort
- Vihren Peak
- Dobrinishte
- Septemvri–Dobrinishte Narrow-Gauge Railway