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Mount Musala

Mt. Moussalla ( Musala ) in Bulgaria

Musala ( 2,925m, 9,596ft ) is the highest mountain in Bulgaria

and the Balkan Peninsula.

It is higher than the nearby Mount Olympus in Greece.

The name derives from Mus Allah - "the mountain of Allah",

so named when Bulgaria was part of the Ottoman Empire.

Musala is situated within the Rila National Park,

two hours from Sofia the capital of Bulgaria.

Borovets, a major ski resort, is located near by

and there are several huts located on its slopes.

Musala Climbing Info:-

Elevation 2925 metres ( 9596 feet )

Location: Rila Mountains,

Best Climbing Months: June to September

Convenient Centre: Samokov

Nearest Major Airport: Sofia

Easiest Summit Route: Walk up

Mt. Moussalla

( Musala )

Mt. Moussalla

( Musala )

Mt. Moussalla

( Musala )

Mt. Moussalla ( Musala ) from the South

Mt. Moussalla

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