Mountains constitute a significant part of Bulgaria and are dominant in the southwest and central parts. Bulgaria's highest mountains are Rila (highest peak Musala, 2925 m; the highest in the Balkans) and Pirin (highest peak Vihren, 2914 m). The large mountain chain of Stara planina (Balkan Mountains) runs west–east across the entire country, bisecting it and giving the name to the entire Balkan peninsula. Other extensive mountains are the massifs Rhodopes and Strandzha in the south. List of mountains in Bulgaria with their highest peaks List of peaks above 2500 m Gallery See also List of mountain peaks in Pirin Rila Balkan Mountains Rhodope Mountains List of mountains of the Balkans List of European ultra-prominent peaks List of the highest European ultra-prominent peaks List of mountain ranges Most isolated major summits of Europe Southernmost glacial mass in Europe External links Водач за българските планини Bulgaria Mountains Bul