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Vihren and Pirin National Park

National park·Pirin

UNESCO peaks and lakes

About Vihren and Pirin National Park

Pirin National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has more than a hundred glacial lakes and peaks of granite and marble, including Vihren, at 2,914 metres. The road from Bansko leads up to the Vihren hut, the starting point for many hikes.

Why it's on our list

  • Vihren 2,914 m
  • Glacial lakes
  • Baykusheva Mura

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vihren and Pirin National Park before you go.

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