Kartala
About Kartala
A rugged, off-grid escape in the Rila Mountains where wild hiking trails and deep powder attract those seeking raw nature over luxury.
Highlights
- Wild backcountry runs
- Untouched pine forests
- Minimalist mountain vibe
- High-altitude hiking
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1437m
- Top lift: 2245m
- Ski pistes: 3.4km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 11
- MTB trails: 19.4km
- Mountain huts: 6
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Kartala
- Today: -1 to 8 °C, clear sky, 8 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2315 m (2060 to 2830 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| čt 24. 9. | -1 / 8 °C | clear sky | 0 mm rain | 8 h sun |
| pá 25. 9. | 2 / 10 °C | rain | 1 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| so 26. 9. | 4 / 10 °C | rain | 7 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| ne 27. 9. | 4 / 11 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| po 28. 9. | 3 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| út 29. 9. | 3 / 13 °C | mainly clear | dry | 6 h sun |
| st 30. 9. | 3 / 12 °C | clear sky | 0 mm rain | 8 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | 4 / 7 °C | rain showers | 5 mm rain | 10 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 4 / 8 °C | drizzle | 6 mm rain | 10 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 3 / 9 °C | drizzle | 0 mm rain | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Kartala
Hikes nearby — Kartala (4)
4 curated hiking trails around Kartala, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya
Stage in the Sultans Trail, a historic and cultural long-distance hiking route from Vienna to Istanbul.
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ST508 khiza Makadoniya - Belitsa (Bear Park)
Stage in the Sultans Trail, a historic and cultural long-distance hiking route from Vienna to Istanbul.
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Бодрост - Царев връх
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х. Добърско - х. Македония
Getting to Kartala
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Sofia Airport (SOF), 74 km away, about 2h27 by road