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RilaMountain shelterEmergency refuge only; not normal planned accommodation

Musala Summit Shelter

An emergency refuge room is located within the meteorological station building on the summit of Musala.

Mountain

Rila

Elevation

2925 m

Capacity

emergency room

Status

Emergency refuge only; not normal planned accommodation

About this place

About Musala Summit Shelter

An emergency refuge room is located within the meteorological station building on the summit of Musala.

It should not be considered a normal mountain hut or shelter for a planned overnight stay.

Access

How to get there

1

FROM LEDENO EZERO: The classic marked trail climbs steeply from Ledeno Ezero Shelter to Musala Peak.

2

TIME: In normal snow-free conditions the section from Ledeno Ezero to the summit normally takes approximately 30–45 minutes.

3

OTHER APPROACHES: High-ridge routes also reach Musala, but several are considerably more difficult and unsuitable for inexperienced hikers.

Important

Warnings

!

The emergency room is not a substitute for planned accommodation in a hut or shelter.

!

Never assume that access to the internal rooms of the meteorological station will always be possible.

!

At 2,925 m weather conditions can become extreme very quickly.

!

Winter access requires suitable equipment and winter mountain experience.

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Details

Basic information

Mountain

Rila

Elevation

2925 m

Capacity

emergency room

Status

Emergency refuge only; not normal planned accommodation

Facilities

Available facilities

Emergency room within the meteorological station.
The building has electricity.
Drinking-water availability is very limited.
Do not rely on food, beds or normal hut services.

Nearby

Nearby places

Musala PeakLedeno Ezero ShelterMalka Musala PeakBezimenen PeakIrechek PeakMusala Hut

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