Elin vrah (1,568 m) is a peak in the northwestern Rhodopes, northwest of Velingrad, above the Kamenitsa quarter.
From the Kamenitsa quarter the summit is about 3 hours on foot along a path. Hut Kladova is about 3 km to the west.
On the top stands the St Iliya chapel, painted by the Velingrad artist Zavarin Veselinov, with a fountain of cold mountain water beside it. The view takes in Velingrad, much of the Rhodopes, including the Batak mountain and Golyama Syutkya peak, and in clear weather parts of Pirin.
Pazardzhik region
5.3 km away
Pazardzhik region
5.7 km away
Elin peak is located in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria.
Elin peak is most easily reached by car. Use the coordinates above to navigate, or open the location in OpenStreetMap or your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn directions. Public transport options vary by region — for remote destinations a rental car gives the most flexibility.
Late spring through early autumn (May–September) is best for Elin peak, when trails are clear of snow and weather is most stable. Higher peaks may hold snow into June and see fresh snow as early as October. Winter visits are for experienced mountaineers with proper gear.
Elin peak reaches an elevation of 1,568 metres above sea level.
Hiking boots, layered clothing, water (1.5–2 L per person), sun protection, and a windproof jacket — mountain weather changes quickly. For longer routes also bring a map (paper or offline), a head torch, and emergency rations. Tell someone your planned route and expected return time.
