Papazlaka (1,250 m) is a peak in the Eastern Rhodopes, on the border with Greece, about 4.5 km south-west of the village of Gorni Yurutsi in Krumovgrad municipality; some lists give its height as 1,247 m.
The peak is on the state border, at border marker (pyramid) 150, south of Kartal Bunartepe peak (1,255 m). Further south, at pyramid 152, is the higher Kodzhaele (1,267 m). Krumovgrad is about 24 km away in a straight line.
Beyond its name, height and position on the border, the available sources give no details about the peak, and we found no waymarked route to it. The area lies in the border zone; check the rules for moving through it before you set out.
There are no places in our database within 30 km. The nearest are:
Kardzhali region
33.9 km away
Haskovo region
34.6 km away
Kardzhali region
36.2 km away
Kardzhali region
44.4 km away
Papazlaka is located in Kardzhali, Bulgaria.
Papazlaka 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 Papazlaka, 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.
Papazlaka reaches an elevation of 1,250 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.
