Bulgaria · Hiking

Self-Guided Hiking Tour of the Smolyan Lakes

3 Hours Round trip from Smolyan Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Self-guided hiking experience in the Rhodope Mountains
02 Explore the scenic Smolyan Lakes valley
03 Discover the area between Orpheus’ Rock and Smolyan
04 Enjoy the natural surroundings near Pamporovo
05 Electronic guide with information and points of interest included
06 Flexible exploration at your own pace
07 Live support included during the experience

Discover the natural beauty of the Smolyan Lakes on a self-guided hike through the Rhodope Mountains. Scattered across the valley between Orpheus’ Rock and the town of Smolyan, these lakes offer a peaceful way to experience one of Bulgaria’s most scenic mountain regions.

With an electronic guide and points of interest included, you can explore at your own pace while enjoying the landscapes around Pamporovo and the wider Smolyan area. This short hiking experience is ideal for travellers who want flexibility and time in nature.

Scattered across the valley between Orpheus’ Rock and the town of Smolyan, these lakes offer a peaceful way to experience one of Bulgaria’s most scenic mountain regions.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Rhodope Mountains

Languages Bulgarian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wonderful creation of the Mother nature. Extremely interesting lakes in the mighty Rhodope mountains. Our tour shows them to you to experience and enjoy.Smolyan and the region are nestled in the superb Rhodope mountain which offers and enchants a lot more than you could imagine. The Smolyan lakes are part of the region with its superb nature.It's all set in the beautiful are of Pamporovo in the Rhodope mountains. The Smolyan lakes are touching on the Pamporovo area which you are going to explore too during our tour.

The route