About this place
About Yonchevo Lake
Yonchevo Lake is a picturesque high-mountain lake in the Malyovitsa section of Rila, situated below Popova Kapa Peak.
It is a popular destination for a day hike in its own right and also serves as a natural intermediate point on the longer route toward Strashnoto Lake.
Access
How to get there
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START: The most popular approach begins from the Malyovitsa resort and training-centre area.
2
MARKINGS: Follow the green hiking markings toward Yonchevo Lake.
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TERRAIN: The initial section climbs more steeply through forest before gradually emerging into more open mountain terrain.
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TIME: At a normal hiking pace, reaching the lake usually takes approximately 1.5–2 hours depending on the exact starting point and conditions.
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CONTINUING: From the lake, the blue-marked trail continues toward Strashnoto Lake.
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WINTER: Do not use summer timings and route descriptions as a guide when snow is present.
Map
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Details
Basic information
Mountain
Rila
Elevation
2013 m
Area
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Max. depth
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Interesting
Interesting facts
1
The lake lies at approximately 2,013 m above sea level.
2
It is named after Samokov painter Hristo Yonchev-Kriskarets, known for his landscapes of Rila.
3
A marked high-mountain route toward Strashnoto Lake continues from Yonchevo.
4
The area offers broad views toward the characteristic granite peaks of the Malyovitsa region.
Nearby
Nearby places
Strashnoto LakeUrdini LakesMalyovitsa Training CentreMalyovitsa HutPopova Kapa PeakLopushko Lake
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