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Panichishte
In the Rila Mountains, next to the spa town of Sapareva Banya: a sports centre with slopes for all ages.
About Panichishte
In the Rila Mountains, beside the spa town of Sapareva Banya and not far from Dupnitsa, Panichishte works as a sports and recreation centre. The Bekyara run, about 470 m long, is served by a tow rope handling roughly 280 people an hour, while the Ajdena run, some 400 m and around 250 people an hour, includes the children's "Baby Ski Run."
Plans underway
Below the Dry Lake training area, a course is set to be equipped for biathlon — a sign that the resort means to grow beyond recreational skiing.
Panichishte
Attractions
4.9(193)din 5 pe GoogleDidakticheska ekopateka "Zornitsa", Madzhare
7F6X+FG, 2022 Madzhare, Bulgaria
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4.8(627)din 5 pe GoogleKirilova Polyana Meadow
107, 2643 Rilski manastir, Bulgaria
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4.8(100)din 5 pe GoogleMadjare's Hug - Swing with a View
ul. "2-ra" nr.31, 2022 Маджаре, Bulgaria
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4.8(981)din 5 pe GoogleEcopath "Goritsa Waterfall"
2647, Bulgaria
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4.7(4.379)din 5 pe GoogleRila park Dupnica
р, Ресторант Парк Рила, ul. "Patriarh Evtimij", 2644 Bistritsa, Bulgaria
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4.7(1.217)din 5 pe GoogleOvcharenski Waterfall “Goritsa”
2647 Ovchartsi, Bulgaria
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Stays
4.6(509)din 5 pe Google103 Alpine Hotel
42.259267,23.295095, 2650 Panichishte, Bulgaria
See details4.6(314)din 5 pe GoogleHotel Bendida
Hotel Bendida, 2650 Panichishte, Bulgaria
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4.5(126)din 5 pe Googlevilla EVA
2650 Panichishte, Bulgaria
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4.4(107)din 5 pe GoogleHotel Shato Rila
777W+8P, 2650 Panichishte, Bulgaria
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4.4(1.404)din 5 pe GoogleHotel Panorama
Panichishte area 22, 2650 Паничище, Bulgaria
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4.3(334)din 5 pe Google103 View Park Hotel
778X+94, 2650 Panichishte, Bulgaria
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Restaurants
4.9(237)din 5 pe GooglePastra
46HF+4F, 2631 Pastra, Bulgaria
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4.6(3.095)din 5 pe GoogleRestaurant “Golden Chicken”
€€€€ul. "Germaneya" 37, 2650 Sapareva banya, Bulgaria
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4.6(333)din 5 pe GoogleRestorant-pitsariya „Skakavitsa“
ul. "Germaneya" 2, 2650 Sapareva banya, Bulgaria
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4.6(171)din 5 pe GoogleRestorant Fuego
ул. Черна скала 4, 2650 Sapareva banya, Bulgaria
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4.3(1.369)din 5 pe GoogleValyavitsa
Местност, Валявица, 2650 Sapareva banya, Bulgaria
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4.2(454)din 5 pe GoogleRestorant Panichishte
ul. "Germaneya" 45, 2650 Sapareva banya, Bulgaria
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4.0(1.802)din 5 pe GoogleRestaurant "Seven Rila Lakes"
€€€€ul. "Germaneya" 12, 2650 Sapareva banya, Bulgaria
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Monasteries
4.8(55)din 5 pe GoogleHrelyo’s Tower
4.8(52)din 5 pe GoogleChurch “St. John the Theologian”
4.8(1.141)din 5 pe GoogleDivotino Monastery “Holy Trinity”
4.8(170)din 5 pe GoogleMedieval church of Saint Nicholas
4.7(824)din 5 pe GoogleChiprovtsi Monastery
4.6(568)din 5 pe GoogleResilovo Monastery “Protection of the Virgin”
Experiences & tours
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Frequently asked questions about Panichishte
When is the best time to visit Panichishte?
For skiing, Panichishte is best from December to March. In summer it's a great base for hiking.
How do you get to Panichishte?
The easiest way to reach Panichishte is by car via the Giurgiu–Ruse bridge (you'll need a vignette), or by air to the nearest airport, then a transfer.
Is Panichishte good for beginners?
Bulgaria's ski resorts have runs for all levels and ski schools. See the slopes and ski area for Panichishte above.
How long should you stay in Panichishte?
Roughly 2-3 days cover the essentials, but many stay a full week, especially on the coast. Pair Panichishte with nearby destinations for a loop.
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Where to stay in Panichishte
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