The Best Trails in Plovdiv (Bulgaria)

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Photo of Bulgaria 09: Asenovgrad - Muldava Monastry Photo of Bulgaria 04: Shiroka Laka big loop Photo of Bulgaria 03: Shiroka Laka - Varbovo
  • near Asenovgrad, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    6.49mi
    Elevation +
    1631f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofBulgaria 09: Asenovgrad - Muldava Monastry Photo ofBulgaria 09: Asenovgrad - Muldava Monastry Photo ofBulgaria 09: Asenovgrad - Muldava Monastry

    Doing the hike was a bit crazy. 90 min drive time from Plovdiv (back and forth), 11 km hike, I should check out from the hotel at 14h00 and return the rented car at 14h30. But I decided to do it. Just keep in mind that ...

    Great first climb, steeper than expected but rewarded with great views. Second half of route is a little less interestin...
    merijndirks
  • near Shiroka Laka, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    15.52mi
    Elevation +
    2490f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofBulgaria 04: Shiroka Laka big loop Photo ofBulgaria 04: Shiroka Laka big loop Photo ofBulgaria 04: Shiroka Laka big loop

    The minute I went out the hotel, I started recording. I am staying in Shiroka Laka Hotel for 2 nights before moving on to a new destination and a new hike. For the first 7 km I was on asphalt road but all this distance ...

  • near Shiroka Laka, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    6.56mi
    Elevation +
    728f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofBulgaria 03: Shiroka Laka - Varbovo Photo ofBulgaria 03: Shiroka Laka - Varbovo Photo ofBulgaria 03: Shiroka Laka - Varbovo

    I am in the small old town of Shiroka Laka. I loved every detail of this amazing village. The streets, the houses, the restaurants ... I started on the main road with the Shirokoleshka River on my left. You can see I to...

  • Hike around Bachkovo monastery

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    near Bachkovski Manastir, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    6.04mi
    Elevation +
    2411f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofHike around Bachkovo monastery Photo ofHike around Bachkovo monastery Photo ofHike around Bachkovo monastery

    We went to visit the beautiful monastery and decided to do an afternoon hike near the mountains there. We essentially hiked to a place where nearby was a cave which has religious significance and which is next to a chap...

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  • Grand hike to Botev peak

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    near Karlovo, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    30.13mi
    Elevation +
    10367f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofGrand hike to Botev peak Photo ofGrand hike to Botev peak Photo ofGrand hike to Botev peak

    Caution: this is a really long hike as I normally like to do. It was a bit much than I originally intended for but it was still worth it. Not recommended for everyone. The park is really beautiful with great scenery and...

  • From Karlovo to Vasil Levski Hut

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    near Karlovo, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    7.63mi
    Elevation +
    3609f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofFrom Karlovo to Vasil Levski Hut Photo ofFrom Karlovo to Vasil Levski Hut Photo ofFrom Karlovo to Vasil Levski Hut

    This is really a wonderful track to do in fall. All the track folows a river with wonderful colors and a beautiful forest of beeches and other trees. One of the best I´ve done in my life. All the track is a little path. ...

  • Byalata reka ecoway

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    near Kalofer, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    2.45mi
    Elevation +
    568f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofByalata reka ecoway Photo ofByalata reka ecoway Photo ofByalata reka ecoway

    One of the most beautiful ecoways in Bulgaria is located in Central Balkan near to reserve Dzhendema.

    Good warmup/introduction for central Stara Planina. Bumpy track for cars to the start of the walk.
    JLBny
  • Asen Fortress to Bachkovo

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    near Asenovgrad, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    4.23mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofAsen Fortress to Bachkovo Photo ofAsen Fortress to Bachkovo Photo ofAsen Fortress to Bachkovo

    Asen Fortress to Bachkovo - We started from bus stop in Asenovgrad - (That first segment is covered in other trail), This one covers from The Asen’s Fortress at the very start of the off road trail up to Bachkovo Town. ...

  • From Vasil Levski Hut to Karlovo

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    near Sushitsa, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    7.25mi
    Elevation +
    1903f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofFrom Vasil Levski Hut to Karlovo Photo ofFrom Vasil Levski Hut to Karlovo Photo ofFrom Vasil Levski Hut to Karlovo

    The first part of the track It is a climb that requires effort. Fromo the hut you have first to climb about 600 meters in a forest until you reach the 1900 meters. Sometimes it´s dificult to find the path especially in t...

  • Troyan pass to Hut Kozya stena

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    near Hristo-Danovo, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    4.76mi
    Elevation +
    981f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofTroyan pass to Hut Kozya stena Photo ofTroyan pass to Hut Kozya stena Photo ofTroyan pass to Hut Kozya stena

    This trail avoids the somewhat technical summit of Mt. Kozya Stena but includes a summit to Bob Peak. You can avoid Bob peak and go around if you chose the trail to the left, which has a sign directing you to Hut Kozya S...

    Great trail!
    Dimitar Bsovski
  • Sopot

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    near Sopot, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    13.30mi
    Elevation +
    4347f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSopot Photo ofSopot Photo ofSopot

    From the start of the lift you take the walk path on the right side watching the mountain . Be ready to push quite often because of some rocks and steep passages . After a while you take the old downhill track but even t...

  • near Karlovo, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    16.66mi
    Elevation +
    5305f
    TrailRank
    29| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofKarlovo - Ravnets - Levski - Karlovo Photo ofKarlovo - Ravnets - Levski - Karlovo Photo ofKarlovo - Ravnets - Levski - Karlovo

    One day trip from Karlovo to Ravnets hut and the ridge to Levski hut and returning across Stara Reka reserve.

    Wonderful hike which we've done in two half-days: Arrival in Karlovo around noon, easy hike up to Levski hut with overni...
    Jan Online
  • near Parvenets, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    100.71mi
    Elevation +
    10522f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofParvenets/ Markovo /Dedovo —- Vakarel Photo ofParvenets/ Markovo /Dedovo —- Vakarel Photo ofParvenets/ Markovo /Dedovo —- Vakarel

    Sofia - South Plovdiv technically All corrected to date This is the BEST and ACCURATE trail with all corrections

  • Hristo-Danovo

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    near Hristo-Danovo, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    6.59mi
    Elevation +
    886f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHristo-Danovo Photo ofHristo-Danovo Photo ofHristo-Danovo

    Nice trail in Beklemeto Pass near the monument. There is wintertrail which has some difficult parts and a summer trail which is easy. Lots of blueberries and delicious raspberries so take some time for that

  • Karlovo - Levski Hut

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    near Karlovo, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    9.97mi
    Elevation +
    3015f
    TrailRank
    25

    Fantastic Trail. Well marked and easy to follow. Gentle grade through a beautiful forest with a rushing river. I completed this hike at the end of April 2019 so the conditions were just right - cool weather perfect for h...

  • Hrabrino-Zdravetc-Hrabrino

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    near Hrabrino, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    8.77mi
    Elevation +
    2454f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHrabrino-Zdravetc-Hrabrino

    It is a relatively challenging trail mostly because the first 3,5 miles are a constant climb. Otherwise the trail is not technically difficult. You should always follow the white-yellow-white markings and the signs for...

  • near Starosel, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    4.80mi
    Elevation +
    394f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofStarosel - Loven Dom by the Lake - 06-JUL-09 Photo ofStarosel - Loven Dom by the Lake - 06-JUL-09 Photo ofStarosel - Loven Dom by the Lake - 06-JUL-09

    Nice short trail for walking. From Starosel Winery to the nearby Loven Dom by the lake amongst the beatifull mellow hills of Sredna Gora in Bulgaria. The trail was done in July 2009.

  • Karlovo

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    near Karlovo, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    12.73mi
    Elevation +
    3547f
    TrailRank
    19

    This route starts in Karlovo near the center. From there the route passes Suchurum Waterfall on the left, where the route starts with a more steep climb. We continue further following the signs to Hubavets hut next to th...

  • near Sushitsa, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    10.83mi
    Elevation +
    3166f
    TrailRank
    19

    I stayed the night at Levski Hut and was out the door by 6am to attempt a summit of Botev Peak. Sadly, the snow was still to much (end of April) so I turned around at about 2,000 meters. Next time I will bring waterproof...

  • Topolovo-Belintash

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    near Malko Topolovo, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    9.55mi
    Elevation +
    2674f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofTopolovo-Belintash

    Trail from Topolovo to Belintash and back. It presents some technical difficulty as the terrain is rather rocky.

  • near Kalofer, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    23.88mi
    Elevation +
    6719f
    TrailRank
    18

    A 3-day trail in Stara Planina. The route includes "Raisko praskalo" - the highest waterfall on the Balkan peninsula and Botev peak - the highest one in Stara planina. The track was drawn in Google Earth.

  • Singing fountain walk

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    near Plovdiv, Пловдив (България)
    Distance
    1.42mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    9

    Straight walk from hotel south to fountain crowded during day would make a great out and back with a hill run on clock tower

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