Dzhangal Peak - One Day NEW
The ascent of Dzhangal from Bezbog hut is one of the most demanding one-day trekking adventures in Pirin, combining a rarely walked wild path above Popovo lake with the classic descent through the Dzhangal Gate. This route suits only very experienced hikers in good physical condition with experience of difficult mountain terrain. Setting off early from Bezbog hut, the route passes the crystal-clear Popovo lake before entering exceptionally steep and wildly beautiful ground with no official waymarking. The climb demands concentration, a sure step and a steady pace - the route has to be completed within the day to catch the last lift down from Bezbog at 16:30. The reward is a panorama from 2,730 m towards Vihren, Kutelo, Polezhan and the dozens of Pirin lakes scattered like mirrors below the peaks.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The route starts from Bezbog hut (2,236 m), reached by chairlift from Gotse Delchev hut near Dobrinishte. An early start is essential - the pace over the whole route has to be steady, with no unnecessary stops.
From the hut the path heads towards Popovo lake over well-waymarked ground. Popovo lake - one of the deepest glacial lakes in Pirin - is the natural boundary beyond which the route changes completely. Here the official waymarking ends and the wild begins.
Beyond the lake we take a rarely walked, unmarked path that climbs exceptionally steeply over rock and moraine, with no landmarks other than the summit above us. This section is what sets the route apart from the standard walks in Pirin and turns it into a genuine test - here Dzhangal shows its true character: raw, granite and uncompromising.
On the summit (2,730 m) a stunning 360-degree panorama opens out - the Pirin giants Vihren and Kutelo, the massifs of Malak and Golyam Polezhan, the Valyavishki, Samodivski and Banski lakes, and on a clear day Rila in the distance.
The descent goes through the Dzhangal Gate. From the gate the route returns to Bezbog hut on a familiar path. The time for the descent has to be calculated carefully - the last lift leaves at 16:30 and does not wait.
Important:
Three seasons trekking equipment
Shoes
Suitable shoes for the mountain, according to the weather forecast. High ankle or low shoes. You may wear sneakers to change into at the end of the program
Spare socks
Lighting
Headlamp - An absolute must-have accessory for every mountaineer. It may be necessary for the group to start a trek very early or finish the trek in the dark (force majeure). In these situations, each participant must have a headlamp. We recommend going with a proven brand like Petzl or BlackDiamond
Spare batteries
Backpack
About 40 liters backpack - Quite enough for one or two day hikes.
Backpack cover - in case of rain
Clothing top
Depending on the season and weather conditions
T-shirt or thin thermal base layer - from merino or synthetic. In no case cotton material
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation - a thin down jacket is recommended. Evenings and mornings in the mountains, temperatures are low. No expensive down jacket needed
Wind and water proof jacket
Thin hat and gloves
Buff
Clothing bottom
Depending on the season and weather conditions
Comfortable long pants - in the perfect case with zippers for ventilation
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Summer hat
Sun cream with high protection
Buff with UPF protection
Rain protection
Raincoat
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Waterproof top and bottom
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles
Cancellation Policy:
Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет. The tourist owes a penalty as follows: