About this place
About Dyavolski Lakes
The Dyavolski Lakes, also known as the Dzhemdemski Lakes, are a wild group of seven glacial lakes in central Rila.
They occupy the Dyavolski cirque south of the main Rilets ridge and belong to one of the less frequently visited lake areas of the mountain.
Access
How to get there
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CHARACTER: The Dyavolski Lakes are not a standard short hiking destination. The area is wild, remote and navigation can be difficult.
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REFERENCE AREA: Smradlivo Lake and the Ribni Lakes are the nearest well-known hiking areas, but approaches toward the Dyavolski cirque may involve weakly defined or unmarked high-mountain terrain.
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DO NOT IMPROVISE: Check the currently permitted routes and protected-area regime before visiting. Do not follow an old trail simply because it appears in a historic description.
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NAVIGATION: BGMountains is a navigation aid but does not replace official markings, legal access rules or mountain-navigation skills.
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PREPARATION: The area is best suited to experienced hikers with good fitness and sufficient spare time.
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WINTER: When snow is present, treat the area as serious winter high-mountain terrain.
Map
BGMountains
Interactive topographic map showing the location of the lake.
Details
Basic information
Mountain
Rila
Elevation
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Area
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Max. depth
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Interesting
Interesting facts
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The group consists of seven glacial lakes situated roughly between 2,294 and 2,445 m above sea level.
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The highest lake in the group lies at approximately 2,445 m.
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The lakes drain successively into one another and form the headwaters of the Dyavolska River.
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The Dyavolska River is a left tributary of the Rilska River.
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The cirque is closely associated with the Rilets massif and forms part of a rugged and remote section of central Rila.
Nearby
Nearby places
Smradlivo LakeRibni LakesRilets PeakTeodosievi Karauli PeakDyavolska River
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