With a skilled attendant, resort guests can take at one of the many routes to picturesque places in Rila - Rila Lakes, Malyovitsa, Musala, Black Rock, etc.
Walk to the Seven Rila Lakes is irresistible mountain destination, called "Blue eyes" of the mountain. You will spend all day among the mountains, surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Rila Mountains. Chain of the Seven Rila Lakes is the longest, most scenic and most visited group of lakes throughout the Rila Mountains. The lakes are located at different heights and look like large footprints or steps leading up to the mountain peaks. Each is named according to their shape.
Another great destination for adventurer is climbing to the pick of Malyovitsa which, though, is not that height, as Musala, but is more difficult to climb. Tour via Yastrebets will lead you to the highest peak on the Balkans - Musala. On the road you will see the seven Moussalenski Lakes.
If you are looking for breathtaking views, you can take the iconic tourist route to the Black Rocks, to the east of Borovets. They rise to135 m and at the foot of them is river Slivnitsa. This easy 90-minute trail takes visitors through ancient pine forests, past flower-covered green meadows and picturesque streams. There are many places to stop for a picnic, while enjoying the wonderful view. You can also get there on horse or horse-drawn carriage.
You can visit the Palace Bistrita (Bistrita Royal), located in the resort, where the Bulgarian kings resided, or go with a guide to the hunting lodge of King Ferdinand Sitnyakovo or that of the regent Prince Cyril - Saragyol.
