Irechek (peak)

Irechek (Bulgarian: Иречек) is a summit in the eastern part of the Rila Mountain in southwestern Bulgaria. Its altitude is 2,852 m, making the third highest peak in Rila after Musala (2,925 m) and Malka Musala (2,902 m). It is situated in the vicinity of the summits of Musala and Deno (2,790 m) in the eastern part of the Musala Cirque which contains the Musala Lakes. It is named after the Czech historian Konstantin Jireček, who researched extensively Bulgarian history and following the reestablishment of the Bulgarian state in 1878 was employed by the Bulgarian government.[1]

Irechek (Иречек)
Irechek seen from Musala Lakes
Highest point
Elevation	2,852 m (9,357 ft)
Coordinates	42°11′9.7″N 23°35′31.6″E
Geography
Location	Bulgaria
Parent range	Rila Mountains