The Seven Rila Lakes are located on Rila, the highest mountain in the Balkans at over 9,500 feet. The lakes themselves are between 6,800 and 8,200 feet above sea level. Each of the seven lakes has its own name that is reflective of their characteristics or shape. This includes The Tear, which is the highest, and The Eye, which is the deepest. The Kidney has the steepest shores, The Twin is overall the biggest, and The Trefoil has the lowest shores. The Fish Lake is the shallowest, and The Lower Lake is at the lowest elevation of the seven. The lakes are just outside Sofia, making an excellent daytrip for travelers who love to hike.

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