Murgash

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Murgash
View toward Murgash peak
Highest point
Elevation	1,687 m (5,535 ft)
Coordinates	42°49′59″N 23°40′06″E / 42.833106°N 23.668460°E / 42.833106; 23.668460
Geography
Murgash peak Murgash peak's location on the map of Bulgaria
Country	Bulgaria
Region	Sofia Province
Parent range	Balkan Mountains

Murgash is a peak in Bulgaria, in the Balkan Mountains mountain range. The peak is located in the East part of Murgash massive, with an altitude of 1,687 m (5,535 ft) above sea level.

The peak consists of Paleozoic sediment and has a dome-shaped structure with steep slopes. Out of the summit of the peak stream two rivers – Baltuiska reka and Eleshnica river. The peak is an object of both international and national tourism. The Murgash touristic hut is located southwest of the peak with an altitude of 1490 meters.^[1]

The Eleshnishki monastery is located near the west foot of the Murgash peak.^[2]

In 1953, on Murgash peak a meteorological station was built and is still active.