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Belmeken hut

Belmeken hut is a historic tourist mountain hut in Bulgaria's Rila Mountains, built in 1932 and still operated by the Kostenets "Ravni chal" association.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Belmeken hut (Хижа Белмекен) is a tourist mountain hut in the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria. It is situated in the northeastern part of the range, near Ravnichalsko Lake and north of Ravni chal peak. The hut was built at the end of 1932 to a design by the architects Gencho Skordev and Elena Varakadzhieva, and it was officially inaugurated in September 1933 in the presence of more than 1,000 public figures and tourists. Most of the construction funds were donated by Konstantin Panayodov, after whom the hut was originally named. It is managed by the Kostenets "Ravni chal" association. As a mountain hut, Belmeken provides basic accommodation and shelter for hikers and tourists exploring the Rila range. It is listed on the Kostenets tourism portal, which promotes local hospitality and outdoor activities. The hut remains an active part of Bulgaria's mountain tourism infrastructure, serving visitors to the Rila Mountains.

History

Belmeken hut was built at the end of 1932 in the northeastern part of the Rila Mountains, near Ravnichalsko Lake and north of Ravni chal peak. It was designed by the architects Gencho Skordev and Elena Varakadzhieva. The construction was largely funded by donations from Konstantin Panayodov, and the hut was initially named after him. It was officially inaugurated in September 1933, with more than 1,000 public figures and tourists attending the ceremony. The hut is managed by the Kostenets "Ravni chal" association. Over the decades, it has served as a base for hikers and tourists exploring the Rila range. Today, it remains an active mountain hut, listed on the Kostenets tourism portal.

  • 1933

    Official inauguration in September, attended by over 1,000 people.

  • 1932

    Construction of Belmeken hut completed at the end of the year.

Products and positioning

Historic mountain hut in the Rila Mountains, offering basic accommodation for hikers and tourists.

  • Mountain hut accommodation

    Basic lodging for hikers and tourists in the Rila Mountains.

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