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RilaMountain shelterSmall primitive emergency shelter; check current condition

Pisaniyat Kamak Shelter

Pisaniyat Kamak Shelter lies in eastern Rila on the old route between the Leva Reka area and Belmeken Reservoir.

Mountain

Rila

Elevation

1924 m

Capacity

up to approximately 5 people

Status

Small primitive emergency shelter; check current condition

About this place

About Pisaniyat Kamak Shelter

Pisaniyat Kamak Shelter lies in eastern Rila on the old route between the Leva Reka area and Belmeken Reservoir.

It is a very small and basic structure intended primarily for short emergency refuge.

Access

How to get there

1

The shelter lies on the route between Leva Reka Shelter and the wall of Belmeken Reservoir.

2

Historic hiking descriptions place it approximately 15–30 minutes from Leva Reka Shelter.

3

Approaches from the Kostenets area are considerably longer and cross eastern Rila.

Important

Warnings

!

This is an emergency refuge rather than normal tourist accommodation.

!

The condition of small unstaffed structures can change quickly, so check recent information before hiking.

!

Carry equipment as if the shelter may not be usable.

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Exact location

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Details

Basic information

Mountain

Rila

Elevation

1924 m

Capacity

up to approximately 5 people

Status

Small primitive emergency shelter; check current condition

Facilities

Available facilities

Small single-storey structure.
Can shelter approximately five people in basic conditions.
Do not rely on electricity.
Do not rely on food, heating or normal overnight facilities.

Nearby

Nearby places

Leva Reka ShelterBelmeken ReservoirBelmeken PeakBelmeken HutGurgulitsa Hut

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