• The seven Musala lakes are situated in the homonymous cirque and belong to the basin of the river Musalenska Bistritsa, a tributary of the Iskar.
  • Glacier Lake is the deepest of the seven Musala lakes. Its water flows into the second and third lakes beneath it on the second cirque terrace.
  • The Musala Lakes (Musalenski ezera) are located in Rila Mountain, at the foot of the highest peak in the Balkan Peninsula – Musala (2925 metres).
  • Like most of the lakes in Rila, the Musala lakes are of glacial origin. The group has seven lakes, formed by two cascading circuses and four cascading terraces.
  • The highest of them is the Ice Lake, which is the deepest (16m). ... There is a very beautiful view to the lakes from Musala peak.
  • On the south side of the lake is the northern slope of Mount Musala. ... From 1952 to 1960 Mount Musala peak was called Stalin and lakes - lakes Stalin.
  • musala lakes - panoramic view. musala lakes - the mountain rid.
  • In this post we're focusing on more detailed trail notes for the 7 Lakes hike and the Mt. Musala hike, as well as photos of the landmarks and scenery on each.
  • At about 8 kilometers into this hike the 1st out of 6 lakes called the Lower Lake and next to it the Musala hut becomes visible. ... Lower lake at Musala Hut.