The highest peaks of the Balkan Mountains are found in
central Bulgaria. The three giants which are considered to be the most
notorious mountains of the country are: ·
Mt. Musala of Rila with the height of 2925m or
9596 ft- the highest on the Balkan Peninsula; ·
Mt. Vihren which is located at Pirin is about
2914 m or 9560 ft; and, ·
Mt. Botev which is about 2376 m or 7795 ft of
the Balkan Mountains.
The name of the Balkan Peninsula is based on the names of
the mountains.
see attached file for more peaks of the Balkan Peninsula
