Finally the path leading from Bansko to the Vihren hut has been cleared. During the winter months, part of the road is covered with snow, as it intersects with ski slope No. 9 "Alberto Tomba". In general, the road surface is dry, almost up to the hut, you can drive on summer tires. However, there are many potholes on the road left after the winter season, so be careful.
This year, spring in the Balkans turned out to be especially cool - there are still snow caps on the peaks of Pirin, and the clearings are strewn with many crocuses. The hut itself is still buried, but the Baikusheva Mura cafe has started operating.
In summer, Vihren hut is the starting point for many high-mountain routes in the Pirin ridge. In addition, you can stay overnight and have a snack here. One of the most popular routes is climbing to Vikhren Peak. Also here begins the easier, but no less picturesque path to Todoriny Ochi.
Field of crocuses near the cafe "Baikusheva Mura"
The last leg of the journey before the Vihren hut
Khizha Vikhren
Cheshma with melt water
Vihren Peak
Route from Bansko to Vihren hut on the map