Vihren
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| Vihren | |
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 Vihren from the north |
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| Elevation | 2,914 metres (9,713 feet) |
| Location | Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria |
| Range | Pirin Mountains |
| Prominence | 1,800 m |
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| Easiest route | hike/scramble from Vihren chalet |
Vihren (Bulgarian:Вихрен) is the highest peak of Bulgaria's Pirin Mountains. Reaching 2914 m, it is Bulgaria's second and the Balkans' third highest, after Musala and Mount Olympus. The peak is located in Pirin's northern parts. The easiest route is from the Vihren chalet (2,000 m), reaching the summit from the south. Other routes include those from Banderitsa chalet (1,800 m) or across the ridge Koncheto from the north. A number of Pirin's lakes are located around the peak.
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