Smradlivoto Lake

Smradlivoto (Stinky) Lake is the largest glacial lake in Bulgaria and on the Balkan Peninsula. It is located under Rilets peak and is easily accessible via marked trails from the "Tiha Rila" canton and the Ribni Ezera hut.

This is one of dozens of places in Bulgaria that, despite their beauty, have names that can hardly be described as romantic. Next to the lake is Kyoravitsa Peak ("Kyorav" being…