The ski-resort of Panichishte is located in the Rila Mountain at 1,400 m above sea level near the town of Sapareva Banya (there is a regular transportation available from the town). The resort has hotel options to suit all types of tourist and many bars and restaurants (mostly in the huts and hotels) and is suitable for tourism all year round.
For the winter sports Panichishte is equipped with the following ski slopes: - "Bekyara" - for mountain skis - 470m. equipped with a tow rope with a capacity of 280 people/hour. - "Ajdena" - Ski slope of 400meters and tow rope with a capacity of 250 people/hour. Includes the children`s "Baby Ski Run" - Cross-Country Distance Training Run - Located just below the Dry Lake training area. This run will soon be equipped with shooting platforms for biathlon training. - From "Pionerska Lodge": - 400 meter ski run with tow rope of 350 people/hour capacity. - Natural sledding run of 1130 meters. - From "7 Lakes Lodge": - 300 meter ski run with a tow rope with 250 people/hour capacity. - From "Rila Lakes Lodge": - 950 meter ski run with a tow rope with 700 people/hour capacity.