Price: In its northwestern part of Rila , the most visited and famous peak is undoubtedly Maliovitsa - even given its name to the whole be a part of that is just ... this is not the highest peak there. Yields only a mere two meters of Champion Maliovishki sector , which will tell you now. Albeit with personality, not as inspiring as that of neighboring peaks , with its 2731 meters . Great Kupen peak dominates the area of the great lake and allows for a general overview over the area dotted with wonderful views. This " big man " has its namesakes in other Bulgarian mountains - more precisely, in Balkan and Vitosha - and should not be confused with them. It is surrounded Maljovitza part of Rila , Lovnitsa between the peak and the other two vertices of the group - Medium and Small . The latter two are located above the waters of the great lake , across the steep rocky scree , and immediately made an impression with their sharp forms. To the lake was built a shelter . The type of Great Kupen resembles a large , rounded, bare and rocky hill , and on top of his head are arranged several stone pyramids , one of which with a height almost as a man . Visit Great Kupen it is advisable to carry out only by experienced mountaineers . The climb to the top is not very complicated, but the paths that lead to it are not marked with paint or marking stake , some cards even missing a pass and in areas with very dynamic terrain that would hinder poorly prepared tourists. People with phobias raised to heights and open spaces may also not feel good on those routes . It is necessary to dwell on these details , but soon they have to say that the view that unfolds from the top is magnificent in all directions and is certainly worth the effort !
On one side of the ridge top are arranged rocky piles of medium and small coupes, followed by large Popova peak capacity and peak Lopushki . On the other , to the west in the clear air are driven alternately jagged Lovnitsa , The Tooth , Orlovec , Elena and strongest peak profile Maliovitsa that can not be mistaken . South of the ridge shines deep valleys , and the most striking is that of Rilska . On a clear day in the distance well and see the ridges of the Pirin Mountains. Sold by Great opens an excellent view and to Musala . Almost at the foot again , son of the great lake waters , softly among rocky cliffs, on which is located the eponymous shelter . Vitosha also remind ourselves , though the top looks more like a small hill.
The nearest starting point for climbing the Great Kupen to which the required automobiles Central Mountain School " Maliovitsa " ( CMS ) .
The second option of climbing the Great Purchased from CMS ' Maliovitsa " in a hut" Maliovitsa " and shelter" BAC " - the first blue , then a red and blue , then second terrace - again only blue markings. Come to the shelter for about two and a half to three hours , and take to the saddle between the peaks Lovnitsa and the Tooth . About a half hour climb Lovnitsa ( to the left of the saddle ) a clearly visible trail , marked here and there with stone pyramids. Great Kupen seen in the neighborhood , but to reach it you need to continue on the path to overcome the steep descent to pass between him and Lovnitsa and then to climb to the top - for another hour . If you decide to visit , do not forget to pick up a tourist map , poles and stable shoes !
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