Golyam Perelik

Rhodope

Golyam Perelik is the highest peak in the Rhodope Mountains, situated 19 km to the west of Smolyan. It makes the Rhodopes the seventh highest Bulgarian mountain range after Rila, Pirin, Stara Planina, Vitosha, Osogovo and Slavyanka.

The mountain ridge is covered with beautiful pine forests, and picturesque meadows are hidden among the trees. The area near the peak is very attractive in all seasons and offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, caving and skiing.

Nearby is situated the peak of Shirokolashki snezhnik – the second highest in the Rhodope Mountains (2 188 m.), also called Orpheus, and “Lednitsata” cave. At the foot of Perelik are located the villages of Gela, Solishta and Shiroka Laka.

Carpets of fragrant flowers and herbs, mushrooms and berries are abundant here.

The peak is easily accessible, but currently cannot be climbed because a unit of the Bulgarian Army is stationed in its vicinity.

Visitor information

Website: https://visitsmolyan.bg/project/golyan-perelik/
Coordinates: 41.60725, 24.5745 Open in Maps

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