Gergiiski Lakes

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The Gergiiski Lakes (also known as the Georgian Lakes) are a group of five glacial lakes located in the Gergiiski Circus, west of Muratov Peak in the National Park Pirin.
Elevation: 2194 - 2392 m.

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The total area of ​​the lakes is 73.7 acres. They are formed on a granite base. Three of them of considerable size and depth. They give rise to the Gergiytsa River, the left tributary of the Vlachina River.

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In summer the water temperature reaches 12 ° C - 13 ° C. Mineralization is relatively weak.

In the waters of the lakes are found Balkan Trout. Fishing is forbidden.

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The area around the Gergiiski Lakes is extremely beautiful. Glacial activity in the past has left extremely interesting forms in the rocks whose reflections in the water are captivating.

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Saturated in dark green colors mountain bushes stand out among the lighter majestic ridges.

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