Baykusheva Mura, Bansko

The Baykusheva Mura (a white fir) is the oldest tree in Bulgaria – more than 1300 years old. It is more than 25 meters in diameter, about 2.2 meters and almost 8 meters long. It attracts many tourists who visit the Pirin Mountain.

 

Accessibility: During the summer season the Baykusheva Mura can be reached by foot along the marked paths towards huts "Banderitsa" and "Vihren" for about 4.30 hours

Transport accessibility: Road, the tree is next to the road which connects Bansko with the two huts.

Tourist infrastructure: huts "Banderitsa" and "Vihren"

 

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