This is a site where the journey reaching it is more exciting than the destination. I travelled from Septemvri to Bansko on the slow narrow gauge railway that winds its way into the Pirin Mountains. The secenery and views visible from the train were well worth the 4 hour journey.

Bansko is essentially a ski resort, but in summer hosts a few hikers. From the top of the cable car there a number of trails up to viewpoints in the mountains.

Gotse Delchev is more laid back, and hikes to the Yulen Reserve begin in the town.

Buses link Gotse Delchev and Bansko with Blagoevgrad and Sofia.