Murgash

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Murgash
View toward Murgash peak
Highest point
Elevation	1,687 m (5,535 ft)
Coordinates	42°49′59″N 23°40′06″E / 42.833106°N 23.668460°E / 42.833106; 23.668460Coordinates: 42°49′59″N 23°40′06″E / 42.833106°N 23.668460°E / 42.833106; 23.668460
Geography
Murgash peak Murgash peak's location on the map of Bulgaria
Country	Bulgaria
Region	Sofia Province
Parent range	Balkan Mountains

Murgash is a peak in Bulgaria, in the Balkan Mountains mountain range. The peak is located in the East part of Murgash massive, with an altitude of 1,687 m (5,535 ft) above sea level.

The peak consists of Paleozoic sediment and has a dome-shaped structure with steep slopes. Out of the summit of the peak stream two rivers – and Eleshnica river. The peak is an object of both international and national tourism. The Murgash touristic hut is located southwest of the peak with an altitude of 1490 meters.^[1]

The is located near the west foot of the Murgash peak.^[2]

In 1953, on Murgash peak a meteorological station was built and is still active.

Views from the peak[]

East[]

East from Murgash peak lies a long horizon, which allows tourists to enjoy a pleasant sunrise.

South East[]

From the peak, when looking toward South East, the Rhodope Mountain range can be seen.

South[]

Toward the South, Sofia, and Rila Mountain, along with Musala peak can be seen.

West[]

To the West, when the weather is clear you can see Serbian land and mountains.^[3]

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