The terrain research in Bulgaria lead first to the perfect place for the mountain lovers – the magical Rila mountain with its splendid Seven Rila Lakes – a group of lakes in the Northwestern part.
The legend of the seven Rila lakes tells that thousands of years ago, when there were no people on earth, two giants lived in the Rila Mountain – a man and a woman. They loved each other madly and adored the beauty and comfort of their home.
Their home was so attractive, sunny, warm and cozy that it could not fail to enchant every living being, and all the elements and the whole world enjoyed their love.
Unfortunately, one day evil forces passed by their home. Seeing this beautiful place, they envied the family happiness of the giants, got angry and decided to destroy everything and erase their love forever. They began to send black clouds and devastating winds. Terrible earthquakes shook the earth.
The giant fiercely defended every blade of grass, every little stream or flower, defended his beloved and repulsed the attacks of evil forces. However, this only inflamed their great malice and cruelty and they decided to finish their hellish work. In a heavy battle, the young giant was killed. Satisfied with their victory, the evil forces left, leaving behind broken rocks, ruined valleys, and a grief-stricken giant woman. The young widow’s grief was so great that her tears flowed incessantly and ran down the ridges straight into the valleys. They poured and gathered in the ravines as they formed clear lakes of astonishing purity.
When tourists climb, just before the Lake Kidney, they can see a huge rock in the direction of the Lake Tear. The shape of the rock resembles the figures of a man and a woman of enormous size. According to legend, these are the two lovers who will stay forever to keep their beautiful home. The place has a lot of energy and mystery.
In the 3rd week of August each year, followers of the White Brotherhood from all over the world gather here and play special dance called Panevritmia. This is the favorable time to witness and participate in this ritual. There is a good asphalt road to the lift which can take tourists to the Lowest lake and the hut there. But there is also an option of taking the path for 3 hours. The area is a part of the National Nature park Rila and is a protected zone with good infrastructure and numerous visitors every year.
