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Kabul Peak - Snowshoeing - hiking trail

timer 8h00
2543m landscape
trending_flat 11.3km
975m trending_up
hiking Hard
975m trending_down

General information

Getting there

You can reach the starting point of this hike best by car.

Starting point coordinates: 42.245596, 23.313813

Information about the hike

Kabul peak is one of the smoothest peaks in Rila, meaning it's ideal for snowshoeing in winter. With its height of 2543 meters, it grants you wonderful views on a clear day. Ensure to prepare well in winter for cold and wind. It's also essential to take multiple GPS enabled devices since thick clouds can gather quickly, limiting visibility. In winter, snowshoes are a must. Gaiters are also highly recommended to keep snow from going in your shoes.

About half of the ascend is through the forest while the remaining part is on the bare mountain. The suggested GPS track goes the same way there and back. At first thought this may sound a bit boring for the way back, but the magnificent views definitely make up for it.

Route info

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Photos

Path towards zeleni preslap mountain lodge
Path towards zeleni preslap mountain lodge
Date taken: 05/02/2022
Pine forest with snow at zeleni preslap mountain lodge
Pine forest with snow at zeleni preslap mountain lodge
Date taken: 05/02/2022
Uphill path through the pine forest
Uphill path through the pine forest
Date taken: 05/02/2022
Continue uphill after the forest
Continue uphill after the forest
Date taken: 05/02/2022
Peaks of rila appear on your left
Peaks of rila appear on your left
Date taken: 05/02/2022
A viewpoint over the pine forests with the frozen skakavitsa waterfall if you look closely
A viewpoint over the pine forests with the frozen skakavitsa waterfall if you look closely
Date taken: 05/02/2022
A small plateau before the final climb
A small plateau before the final climb
Date taken: 05/02/2022
Kabul peak in the fog
Kabul peak in the fog
Date taken: 05/02/2022
Fog on the way down
Fog on the way down
Date taken: 05/02/2022
Great views on the way back
Great views on the way back
Date taken: 05/02/2022

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