Lyudmil Yankov Peak
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Lyudmil Yankov Peak

Peak·2793m

Lyudmil Yankov Peak is the fourth-highest peak in Rila. It is located on the main Musala ridge, between Musala and Aleko peaks. The Musala Traverse, a popular route among serious hikers in Bulgaria, passes through it.

The peak is named after the legendary Bulgarian mountaineer Lyudmil Yankov, who in 1984, during an…

Trails through this place

The Crown of MusalaHard
HikingHard
16.33 km·6 h 26 min·911 m·911 m

The Crown of Musala is one of the two classic alpine traverses in Rila – the other being the Malyovitsa Traverse. There is no shortage of dangerous sections, especially at Trionite (The Saws) and on the descent from Malka Musala Peak, so if you have doubts about your preparation, it is better to hire a mountain guide.

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Central Rila ReserveReserve
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This place is within a protected area
RilaNational Park
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