Monument
Muratov peak

When you are in the Pirin Mountains , the look you seamlessly routed to the highest peaks . Among the staggering giants is the magnificent Muratov peak. He is not among the highest , but the Mountaineers have won the hearts of the impressive panorama that opens it. This is a very overview peak from which on a good day he sees much of the most picturesque part of Pirin . During the regeneration process is an attempt to be renamed . Today in newer cards may be encountered with the name Graniten , but the tourists had established the name Muratov peak.

The peak rises to 2,669 meters above sea visochika and is located in the Northern Pirin. Rises the main mountain ridge , southwest of Mount Hvoynati and northwest of the rocky ridge Donchovi Karauli , which separates it from the saddle Banderishka gate. Northwest of the tip is removed Gredaro hill , to the southwest - Sinanishko side either .

The tip is sharp and rugged shaped nearly perfect tetrahedral pyramid. Its slopes are steep , especially north and east , which are subject to climbing. Ascent is not very difficult. Tourist climbs can be made on each of the slopes , but the most difficult and steep is the edge of the north, at the upper part is almost vertical passage to overcome. The easiest peak can be climbed from Vihren , passing through the gate and Banderishka southern edge. The route will take you about 2 hours.

Up on top there is a large seating area , but if the first climb it , you will not think to do just that. View , which reveals the 2,669 m height to the nearby Pirin beauty is irresistible and striking . Muratovo lake sparkles like in your feet. Before your eyes are tops Todorka guards Polejan and gazelles . The view does not end with this - follow Banderishki lakes and peaks Banderishki Bashliyski chukar chukar , which peeks behind another one of the giants of the mountain - the peak Kamenica ( 2822 m ) . On a clear day you will be able to see part of Mt Sinanitsa .

If you want to see a lot of "blue eyes" ( lakes ) of the Pirin Mountains , obey Muratov peak !

The tourists , near Muratov peak are several chalets : Bezbog, Bunderitza, Vihren , Gotse Delchev, Demyanitsa, Kamenica, Camp , Raspberry , Pirin, Sinanitsa , Iavorov and Yane Sandanski .

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