Murgash
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Murgash | |
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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°ECoordinates: 42°49′59″N 23°40′06″E / 42.833106°N 23.668460°E |
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]
References[]
- ^ "Vrah Murgash (Murgash Peak) (In Bulgarian Language)". Strannik.bg.
- ^ "Murgash peak meteorological station (In Bulgarian Language)". Meteo.bg.
- ^ "Връх Мургаш – Върхове в Странник.бг". strannik.bg. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
- Balkan mountains
- Landforms of Sofia Province