Self Guided Hiking
Self Guided Hiking and Walking around Bansko
There are a variety of trekking, hiking and walking routes in the Pirin mountains near Bansko in Bulgaria, Bansko is the main starting point for many of these routes. These routes are popular and are among the most visited in Bulgaria and are suitable for all skill levels.
Explore the beautiful surroundings of Bansko and Razlog, some hiking routes can be seen at this link.
Hikes in Bansko
www.outdooractive.com/en/hikes/bansko/hikes-in-bansko/177863993/
Self Guided Walks
The Bansko Tourist Information Office have developed these ten walking routes around Bansko.
EASY WALK 3
Duration: 3 hrs
Ascent: 500m
Bansko – Peshterite – Ancient fortress’ remains – Paligoden Monastery – Belizmata dam – Bansko
EASY WALK 4
Duration: 6 hrs
Ascent: 1120m
Bansko – Bunderishka poliana – Bunderitsa hut – Baikushevata mura (Baikushev’s white fir) – Okoto lake – Bansko
INTERMEDIATE WALK 2
Duration: 5 hrs (incl. transportation)
Ascent: 328m
Vihren hut – Bunderishki lakes – Vihren hut
ADVANCED WALK 1
Duration: 7 hrs (+ 40 mins by car)
Ascent: 1700m
Bansko – Demianitza hut – Vasilashki lakes – Vihren hut
ADVANCED WALK 2
Duration: 8 hrs
Ascent: 340m
Bezbog hut – Valiavishki lakes – Demianitza hut – Bansko
