Vihren

Vihren

Infobox Mountain
Name = Vihren
Photo = Vihren.jpg
Caption = Vihren from the north
Elevation = 2,914 metres (9,713 feet)
Location = Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria
Range = Pirin Mountains
Prominence = 1,800 m
Coordinates = coord|41|45|59|N|23|23|58|E|region:BG_type:mountain
Topographic

First ascent = | Easiest route = hike/scramble from Vihren chalet

Vihren (Bulgarian:Вихрен) is the highest peak of Bulgaria's Pirin Mountains. Reaching 2914 m, it is Bulgaria's second and the Balkans' third highest, after Musala and Mount Olympus. The peak is located in Pirin's northern parts. The easiest route is from the Vihren chalet (2,000 m), reaching the summit from the south. Other routes include those from Banderitsa chalet (1,800 m) or across the ridge Koncheto from the north. A number of Pirin's lakes are located around the peak.

Honour

Vihren Peak on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Vihren.


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