Vihren Peak
Вихрен
Pirin’s highest peak at 2,914 m and Bulgaria’s second-highest mountain, a marble massif with a pyramid-like shape whose summit offers views toward Greece.
Vihren Peak is the highest summit of Pirin. It is built of white marble and has a steep north face. The classic route starts at the Vihren Hut and climbs via the Kazan cirque or the “Vihren Saddle,” gaining about 960 m of elevation. The ascent takes 3–4 hours, and the round trip takes 6–7 hours. No technical gear is needed, but the scree slopes are steep, so good fitness is required. From the top you can see Rila Mountain and the Rhodope Mountains, and on clear days you can make out the direction of Greece. Adventurous hikers can link Kutelo Peak and the Koncheto ridge, which has steel cables and is very difficult. Be sure to set out early and descend before the afternoon thunderstorms.
Opening hours
Open all day in summer (daytime hiking)
Nearby sights
- Pirin National Park – Vihren Hut
- Baikushev's Pine
- Banderitsa Lakes
- Bansko Ski Resort
- Holy Trinity Church
- Neofit Rilski House Museum
- Bansko Old Town & Mehanas
- Velyanova House