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Malyovitsa hut, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go

Malyovitsa hut is a hut in Bulgaria (Хижа Мальовица), at 1,960 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Hut in Bulgaria · Mountains, Hiking
Local name
Хижа Мальовица
Where
Bulgaria
Elevation
1,960 m
Best time
July to September.
Nearest airport
SOF Sofia, 57 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
42.18875, 23.37428

What it is and where

Malyovitsa hut is a hut in Bulgaria (Хижа Мальовица), at 1,960 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

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Its coordinates are 42.18875, 23.37428; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 57 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Malyovitsa hut is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,960 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.

  1. JanBetter not9:15
  2. FebBetter not10:21
  3. MarBetter not11:40
  4. AprBetter not13:09
  5. MayBetter not14:24
  6. JunPossible15:04
  7. JulBest time14:47
  8. AugBest time13:43
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctPossible10:49
  11. NovBetter not9:33
  12. DecBetter not8:56

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

What you come forBest timePossible
MountainsJuly to SeptemberJune and October
HikingJuly to SeptemberJune and October

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Malyovitsa hut has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Bulgaria

To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.

More in Bulgaria: Mountains

  • Musala: highest mountain of the Balkans in Bulgaria
  • Botev Peak: peak in Bulgaria
  • Vihren: highest point of Pirin mountain
  • Midžor: the highest mountain peak of the Western Balkan Mountains
  • Buzludzha: mountain peak in Bulgaria
  • Ruy: mountain in Bulgaria and Serbia

Every Bulgaria place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Malyovitsa hut?

It is a hut in Bulgaria (Хижа Мальовица in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Bulgaria: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

When is the best time to visit Malyovitsa hut?

July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,960 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.

How do you get to Malyovitsa hut?

The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 57 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Malyovitsa, Shelter "Scary lake", ST506 Mechit hut - Rila Monastery. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Malyovitsa hut on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.