Orlovets (2,686 m) is a peak in north-western Rila, in the Malyovitsa massif. bg.wikipedia gives 2,685 m. Not to be confused with the Pirin peak Dzhano, which was briefly renamed Orlovets.
The peak lies west of Zliya Zab (2,678 m), joined to it by a stony saddle, with Lovnitsa on the other side of Zliya Zab. Malyovitsa is about 1.5 km away and Elenin Vrah about 1.3 km.
Orlovets, Zliya Zab and Lovnitsa are climbed from the Malyovitsa resort on the paths through Malyovitsa hut. Orlovets is the easiest of the three and about 8 m higher than Zliya Zab, and its view is as good as that of its neighbours. The two neighbouring peaks can be combined in one day with about an extra hour.
The Malyovitsa mountain centre is above Govedartsi, on the road from Samokov; an asphalt road leads to it.
Kyustendil region
0.2 km away
Kyustendil region
0.6 km away
Kyustendil region
1.3 km away
Kyustendil region
1.5 km away
Orlovets (Rila) is located in Kyustendil, Bulgaria.
Orlovets (Rila) 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 Orlovets (Rila), 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.
Orlovets (Rila) reaches an elevation of 2,686 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.
