Mountain Rescue Service (Emergency Contacts)

While not a physical service point in the traditional sense, information for the Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Service (Peshterna Spasitelna Sluzhba - PSS) is crucial and readily available at the Rila Lakes Hut and the chairlift stations. In case of emergency, the national emergency number 112 should be used. Hikers are advised to inform someone of their route and expected return time, especially when venturing into higher or more challenging terrain. Basic first-aid kits are also available at the hut.