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: 2 to 9 °C, rain, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2664 m (2530 to 2820 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pt., 25 wrz | 2 / 9 °C | rain | 2 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| sob., 26 wrz | 3 / 8 °C | rain | 11 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| niedz., 27 wrz | 4 / 9 °C | overcast | 0 mm rain | 2 h sun |
| pon., 28 wrz | 2 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| wt., 29 wrz | 2 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | 1 mm rain | 5 h sun |
| śr., 30 wrz | 3 / 10 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| czw., 1 paź | 1 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| pt., 2 paź | -1 / 10 °C | drizzle | 4 mm rain | 11 h sun |
| sob., 3 paź | 4 / 8 °C | drizzle | 9 mm rain | 11 h sun |
| niedz., 4 paź | 4 / 9 °C | drizzle | 2 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