| Murgash | |
| Coordinates: | 42.8331°N 23.6685°W |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Region: | Sofia Province |
| Label: | Murgash peak |
| Map: | Bulgaria |
| Location: | Murgash peak's location on the map of Bulgaria |
| Range: | Balkan Mountains |
| Elevation M: | 1687 |
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 1687m (5,535feet) 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.
East from Murgash peak lies a long horizon, which allows tourists to enjoy a pleasant sunrise.
From the peak, when looking toward South East, the Rhodope Mountain range can be seen.
Toward the South, Sofia, and Rila Mountain, along with Musala peak can be seen.
To the West, when the weather is clear you can see Serbian land and mountains.[3]
Murgash has a subarctic climate (Köppen Dfc), bordering on humid continental climate (Köppen climate classificationDfb).