Malak Tipik (2,645 m), also called Malak Tipits, is the second of the three Tipitsite peaks on the main ridge of Northern Pirin, only a metre lower than neighbouring Golyam Tipik. It stands south of the Tipitsa lakes. A short ridge runs north from it to Tipitsata voda and closes the Tipitsa cirque on the east.
Its northern and northwestern slopes are rocky and almost vertical. To the southwest they are covered in rockfall; to the east they are grassy and very steep, dropping about 600 m to the bed of the Valyavitsa river. Seen from the river valley and the neighbouring Valyavishki cirque, this face is known as Golyamata strana, the Great side.
Blagoevgrad region
0.9 km away
Blagoevgrad region
2.2 km away
Blagoevgrad region
2.3 km away
Malak Tipik is located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
Malak Tipik 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 Malak Tipik, 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.
Malak Tipik reaches an elevation of 2,645 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.
