Price: Maliovitsa is the name of the peak in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountains .
The peak is 2729 meters high In inaccessible northern and eastern slopes of Mount Maliovitsa are some of the most visited by climbers rock walls in Bulgaria . Northern vertical wall Maliovitsa is 124 meters high and is a symbol of the Bulgarian alpinism. First ascent of the north face of Maliovitsa is August 23, 1938 North of summit, crest plateau Malyovo field are three beautiful lakes Malyovishki . Southeast of Maliovitsa in deep cirques are both Elena lakes. The area around the top with Maliovitsa resort is one of the most visited tourist areas in Rila . This part of the mountain offers great skiing and snowboarding freestyle with a wide variety of routes for extreme descents. At the foot of Mount Maliovitsa located hut Maliovitsa starting point for excursions to the top. From the hut to the summit in glacial valley leads marked trail , part of the international tourist route E4 . By Malyovishki was the path continues towards sections and Ivan Vazov hut near Seven Lakes , with a branch to the Rila Monastery. The area around Mount Maliovitsa slopes of the river valley troughs are Maliovitsa avalanche and must be completed with caution during the winter season.
In 1937 a group of Slovenian climbers attempt to conquer the steep northern wall Maliovitsa , also called " Black Triangle" . In the same year arrived German, French and Austrian climbers . All managed to conquer no more than 60 meters from the cliff. In 1938 an Italian expedition arrives . The last to announce wall invincible is famous Frenchman Raymond Leininger . On 23 August 1938 , a few days after he left Leininger , two Bulgarian climbers - Costa Savadzhiev and George Stoymenov climb the north face of Maliovitsa . On August 22, begins the actual climbing.
Although not among the leaders in the country, the tip should not be underestimated . Winter climbing Maliovitsa is one of the biggest challenges facing mountaineers . In fog or blizzard is difficult to navigate even an experienced mountaineer . Maliovitsa is often regarded as a symbol of mountaineering in Bulgaria .
In the following we present the most popular route for climbing Mount Maliovitsa - a starting point Maliovitsa . CMS Maliovitsa to an asphalt road from the nearest village - Govedarci . The nearest town is Samokov , situated about 20 kilometers from the CMS . Reaching CMS ( tne ) for the first time a glimpse majestic peak Maliovitsa . In front of you and you should see the entrance to the National Park Rila. This route to Maliovitsa continues southwards along the eponymous river Maliovitsa . You move upstream - still will climb . The road is clearly visible , and after about 30-45 minutes will take you to Maliovitsa . Third section : Maliovitsa - Malyovitsa . After about 30 minutes you will reach the very top and Maliovitsa . Topped Maliovitsa before you will find magnificent views of the surrounding peaks and mountains. Maliovitsa and one of the most beautiful peaks in the country. Since it is clear peak in the Rila - Musala ( 2925 m ) , standing only 18-19 km. a straight line. Southeast hut is seen Fish Lakes. See also Pirin Mountains in the distance even Vitosha .
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