Lyulin Mountain

42°39′N 23°9′E

Lyulin Mountain from Vitosha

Lyulin (Bulgarian: Люлин or Люлин планина) is a range of hills in western Bulgaria, located several kilometres west of Sofia. The highest point is Dupevitsa Peak (1,256 m). The Buchino Pass divides the hills into two, a western and an eastern part. Bonsovi Polyani are a popular tourist attraction.

On the slopes of Liulin are some of the most beautiful quarters of Sofia - Knyazhevo, Gorna Banya and Bankya, known with their mineral springs.

Honour

Lyulin Peak on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica is named after Lyulin Mountain.

  • Lyulin near Malo Buchino
    Lyulin near Malo Buchino
  • The easternmost peak of Lyulin Mountain.
    The easternmost peak of Lyulin Mountain.
  • A view to the region of Pernik.
    A view to the region of Pernik.
  • Sofia as seen from the Dupevitsa Peak.
    Sofia as seen from the Dupevitsa Peak.
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