Вихрен
Mountain in Blagoevgrad · 2,914 m
The hike up Вихрен
The route starts at хижа Вихрен — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Вихрен?
Вихрен is 2,914 m above sea level and lies in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Its prominence is 1,777 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Вихрен?
From хижа Вихрен it is about 3.4 km one way with 938 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 42 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Вихрен?
The nearest parking is хижа Вихрен (southeast of the peak) — 3.4 km on foot · ↑ 938 m · about 3 h 42 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 3.7 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Вихрен in Conquer?
Yes — Вихрен is one of 2,732 peaks in Bulgaria in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Вихрен in the app
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