Pirin National Park Hiking

Pirin National Park, originally named Vihren National Park, covering the larger part of the Pirin Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria, spanning an area of 403.56 square kilometers. It is one of the three national parks in the country, the others being Rila National Park and Central Balkan National Park. The park was established in 1962 and its territory was …
Pirin National Park, originally named Vihren National Park, covering the larger part of the Pirin Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria, spanning an area of 403.56 square kilometers. It is one of the three national parks in the country, the others being Rila National Park and Central Balkan National Park. The park was established in 1962 and its territory was expanded several times since then. Pirin National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. The elevation varies from 950 meters to 2,914 meters at Vihren, Bulgaria's second highest summit and the Balkans' third.
  • Location: Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria
  • Established: 1962
  • Nearest city: Bansko
  • Area: 403.56 km² (155.82 sq mi)
  • Governing body: Ministry of Environment and Water
  • Criteria: Natural: (vii), (viii), (ix)
  • Reference: 225bis

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