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
- Mountain huts: 6
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Kartala
- Today: 1 to 9 °C, partly cloudy, 5 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2558 m (2160 to 3210 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| di 22 sep | 1 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| wo 23 sep | -1 / 8 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| do 24 sep | -1 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| vr 25 sep | 4 / 9 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| za 26 sep | 5 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| zo 27 sep | 7 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| ma 28 sep | 6 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| di 29 sep | 5 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| wo 30 sep | 5 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| do 1 okt | 5 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 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