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з. Тевно езеро - Беговишка порта

ModeratePirin National Park · Blagoevgrad · Bulgaria

GPX
Distance
2.0 km (1.3 mi)
Elevation gain
196 m (643 ft)
Typical time
43 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
2,522 m (8,274 ft)

About з. Тевно езеро - Беговишка порта

з. Тевно езеро - Беговишка порта is a 2.0 km hiking route in Pirin National Park. It climbs roughly 196 m (643 ft) along the way, topping out at 2,522 m (8,274 ft). Most people take around 43 min at a comfortable pace, plus stops. Expect a steady effort with a few sustained climbs, well within reach if you walk regularly.

The character of the walk comes from the landscape it crosses rather than a single headline sight, which is exactly why it stays quiet even in high season.

Start and finish are in different places, which means public transport or a second car is part of the planning. The route is waymarked and marked on the ground with its own symbol, so navigation is straightforward in good visibility.

Snow lingers at this altitude well into the season, so the reliable window is short. With a high point around 2,522 m (8,274 ft), late June to mid September is when the route is normally clear. The nearest town of any size is Sandanski, about 21.6 km away, which is where most people base themselves.

In short, з. Тевно езеро - Беговишка порта suits regular walkers who want a full day without technical ground. Dog access is not formally recorded here, so check locally before bringing one.

Route map

Moderate2.0 km196 m

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

Elevation

Elevation profile

Ascent
+196 m
Descent
108 m
High
2,522 m (8,274 ft)
Low
2,353 m (7,720 ft)
2333 m2385 m2438 m2490 m2542 m0.0 km0.5 km1.0 km1.5 km1.9 km

The route in detail

The route is normally walked in the direction described below. The gradient is spread evenly, so there is no single section that dictates your pace. The steepest pitch runs at roughly 33 percent, short but enough to slow most people to a crawl. Because the finish is away from the start, check return transport before committing to the second half.

Highlights

  • High point of 2,522 m (8,274 ft)
  • Inside Pirin National Park
  • Waymarked route
  • Waymarked and signposted

Know before you go

Best season
July to September
Waymarked
Yes, signed on the ground
Surface
Mixed natural surface
Dogs
Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Entrance fee
No fee recorded
Camping
Follow park rules
Drinking water
Carry your own
Toilets
Not recorded
Mobile coverage
Patchy on the upper sections
Parking
Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency
112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery
62/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
17/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
10/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
81/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
45/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
62/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

Tips from the trail

  • Early morning and late afternoon give the best light and the quietest paths.
  • Aim for july to september for the most reliable conditions.
  • Leave nothing behind, including fruit peel, and stay on the marked line to protect the ground either side.

Warnings

  • Some sections are steep enough to be awkward in the wet, particularly on the way down.
  • At this altitude the weather can turn in under an hour, and temperatures drop fast once cloud arrives.
  • Outside the main season expect snow, ice or closed access on the higher sections.

Safety

Emergency services in Bulgaria are reached on 112. Tell someone your route and expected finish time before you set off, particularly if you are walking alone. Mobile coverage in the upper sections is patchy at best, so do not count on being able to call for help from the summit. If the weather deteriorates, descending the way you came is almost always the safer option.

What to bring

  • Comfortable, broken-in hiking shoes or boots
  • Weatherproof jacket
  • At least 1.5 litres of water
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream
  • Microspikes if you are walking at the edges of the season
  • Small first aid kit including blister plasters

Photography

Overcast light suits this route better than harsh midday sun, especially under tree cover. Take the shot on the way out. Conditions rarely improve by the time you come back past. A wide lens captures the scale, but a short telephoto is what turns a good view into a photograph.

Frequently asked questions

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