RilaMountain shelterUnstaffed shelter; check its current condition before hiking
Leva Reka Shelter
Leva Reka Shelter, also known as Pomochena Polyana Shelter, lies in eastern Rila in the Pomochena Polyana area west of Belmeken Reservoir.
Mountain
Rila
Elevation
1964 m
Capacity
approximately 10 places
Status
Unstaffed shelter; check its current condition before hiking
About this place
About Leva Reka Shelter
Leva Reka Shelter, also known as Pomochena Polyana Shelter, lies in eastern Rila in the Pomochena Polyana area west of Belmeken Reservoir.
It serves a much less frequently visited part of the mountain and may provide important emergency refuge on longer routes in the area.
Access
How to get there
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FROM KOSTENETS: One traditional approach begins from the Kostenets resort area.
2
FROM GURGULITSA HUT: A mountain route reaches the shelter in approximately 3 hours.
3
TOWARD BELMEKEN: Routes continue toward Belmeken Reservoir and the high terrain around Belmeken Peak.
4
PISANIYAT KAMAK: The small Pisaniyat Kamak Shelter lies relatively close on the route toward the reservoir.
Important
Warnings
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Current information about this remote shelter is less reliable than for the main shelters around Malyovitsa and Musala.
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Check recent information about the shelter, trail markings and access before relying on it.
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Plan your hike so that your safety does not depend entirely on the shelter being usable.
Map
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Details
Basic information
Mountain
Rila
Elevation
1964 m
Capacity
approximately 10 places
Status
Unstaffed shelter; check its current condition before hiking
Facilities
Available facilities
Solid single-storey building.
Capacity of approximately 10 people.
Historic descriptions mention a water source beside the shelter.
Do not rely on electricity or permanent staff.
The current condition of equipment should be checked before visiting.
Nearby
Nearby places
Pisaniyat Kamak ShelterGurgulitsa HutBelmeken HutBelmeken PeakBelmeken ReservoirKostenets Resort
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