Sivriya (2,590 m) is a peak in Northern Pirin on the Dzhangalitsa ridge, which leaves the main Pirin ridge at Dzhano peak. Despite the name in brackets it is not Dzhangal peak; locals sometimes call it Dzhangalski vrah after the ridge.
Its eastern slopes run down to the Kremenski lakes; the western and northern ones fall steeply, almost vertically, into the Popovo ezero cirque. From the Bezbog ridge, where two paths run, it looks sharp and rocky and sticks in the memory; from Popovo lake or from Dzhangal it barely stands out. During the 1980s renaming campaign it was renamed Ostrets, but the name never caught on.
It is climbed easily from the east and the west. The rocky north side has an alpine route graded II a.
Sivriya (Dzhangal) is located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
Sivriya (Dzhangal) 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 Sivriya (Dzhangal), 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.
Sivriya (Dzhangal) reaches an elevation of 2,590 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.
