The Best Trails in Smolyan (Bulgaria)

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Photo of Bulgaria 01: Waterfalls' Canyon Photo of The canyon of waterfalls Photo of Bulgaria 02: Smolian's three Lakes and Orpheus Rocks
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  • Bulgaria 01: Waterfalls' Canyon

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    near Smolyan, Област Смолян (България)
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    tony aoun
    Distance
    4.52mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBulgaria 01: Waterfalls' Canyon Photo ofBulgaria 01: Waterfalls' Canyon Photo ofBulgaria 01: Waterfalls' Canyon

    I left Plovdiv at 9 and at exactly 11 I started the hike from Smolyan Town. Most of the trail is on dirt road along the Cherna River (the Black River) in the East Rhodope Mountains. Amazing nature, calm area and the wea...

    Una de las más bonitas rutas de Bulgaria. Imprescindible.
    Chanclas54

  • The canyon of waterfalls

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    near Smolyan, Област Смолян (България)
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    sergkononko
    Distance
    5.04mi
    Elevation +
    1677f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofThe canyon of waterfalls Photo ofThe canyon of waterfalls Photo ofThe canyon of waterfalls

    Winter hike without snow. Wooden bridges and steps are slippery. From the far side of the route it’s possible to go to the peak Goljam Perelik.

  • Bulgaria 02: Smolian's three Lakes and Orpheus Rocks

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    near Ezerovo, Област Смолян (България)
    Author
    tony aoun
    Distance
    3.82mi
    Elevation +
    446f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofBulgaria 02: Smolian's three Lakes and Orpheus Rocks Photo ofBulgaria 02: Smolian's three Lakes and Orpheus Rocks Photo ofBulgaria 02: Smolian's three Lakes and Orpheus Rocks

    It was a sunset hike around the hotel (Mountain Lake Hotel) The area is simply beautiful with Pine, Picea Conica and Abies Normandiana forests. Mainly I walked among the trees passing shortly on asphalt roads and going f...

  • Bulgaria 05: Devin - Red Rock

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    near Devin, Област Смолян (България)
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    tony aoun
    Distance
    3.03mi
    Elevation +
    912f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofBulgaria 05: Devin - Red Rock Photo ofBulgaria 05: Devin - Red Rock Photo ofBulgaria 05: Devin - Red Rock

    I knew about the place from the taxi driver. He was taking me from Shiroka Laka to Devin and saw I have a hiking gear with me. I couldn't find anything on Wikiloc, all I saw are some reviews on Google saying that you wil...

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  • Bulgaria 06: Devin - Eco Trail

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    near Devin, Област Смолян (България)
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    tony aoun
    Distance
    5.51mi
    Elevation +
    1204f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofBulgaria 06: Devin - Eco Trail Photo ofBulgaria 06: Devin - Eco Trail Photo ofBulgaria 06: Devin - Eco Trail
    Una ruta preciosa, ideal para hacer en verano, porque el 90% del tiempo vas bajo la sombra de los magníficos árboles. So...
    OlgaVeGa

  • Hike to Yagodina and Eagle's eye

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    near Trigrad, Област Смолян (България)
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    UnhingedBeauty
    Distance
    12.93mi
    Elevation +
    3622f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHike to Yagodina and Eagle's eye Photo ofHike to Yagodina and Eagle's eye Photo ofHike to Yagodina and Eagle's eye

    I had an extra day in Trigrad as I wanted to visit the Devil's Throat cave so I made a quick, improvised hike to Yagodina and the viewing point. No cave visit here as did not have enough cash 😢 The hike is easy for the...

  • Waterfalls Canyon (Smolyan, BG)

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    near Smolyan, Област Смолян (България)
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    Stig Norre Rasmussen
    with VesiDK
    Distance
    5.83mi
    Elevation +
    1706f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofWaterfalls Canyon (Smolyan, BG) Photo ofWaterfalls Canyon (Smolyan, BG) Photo ofWaterfalls Canyon (Smolyan, BG)

    The path starts at GPS coordinates 41°35'06"N, 24°39'04"E. The trail is easy to walk and follow as it is marked all the way. From time to time you cross the river on small wooden bridges. When you get to the Orpheus wat...

  • Sultanstrail Borino-Smolyan

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    near Borino, Област Смолян (България)
    Author
    maxsmits
    Distance
    36.79mi
    Elevation +
    7415f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSultanstrail Borino-Smolyan Photo ofSultanstrail Borino-Smolyan Photo ofSultanstrail Borino-Smolyan

    This track is part of the Sultanstrail, a cultural long-distance hiking trail between Vienna and Istanbul. This track is part of the Sultanstrail, a cultural long-distance hiking trail between Vienna and Istanbul. This t...

  • Devils Path via Devils Bridge

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    near Chala, Област Смолян (България)
    Author
    Jason Walsh
    Distance
    7.08mi
    Elevation +
    1650f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDevils Path via Devils Bridge Photo ofDevils Path via Devils Bridge Photo ofDevils Path via Devils Bridge

    First 20 minutes are dull, followed by an amazing trail through a narrow canyon. You could easily turn around and reverse back through the canyon after the secret waterfall or continue up the mountainside for a nice view...

  • 20km loop Chepelare

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    near Chepelare, Област Смолян (България)
    Author
    Tomvans
    Distance
    12.96mi
    Elevation +
    2995f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of20km loop Chepelare Photo of20km loop Chepelare Photo of20km loop Chepelare

    Combination of green and blue marked trail. First 5km asphalt road, after that forrest road. We followed the green trail marks, but took the blue trail as a shortcut. Mostly the marking is fine, except for the mentioned ...

  • Sultanstrail Smolyan-Madan

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    near Smolyan, Област Смолян (България)
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    maxsmits
    with Max Smits
    Distance
    28.26mi
    Elevation +
    5194f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSultanstrail Smolyan-Madan Photo ofSultanstrail Smolyan-Madan Photo ofSultanstrail Smolyan-Madan

    This track is part of the Sultanstrail, a cultural long-distance hiking trail between Vienna and Istanbul. This track leads further through the Western Rhodopes, via Rudozem , where it crosses the Arda river for the firs...

  • Mersal Hotel to the 'Eagle Eye' on Saint Ilia Peak (Return)

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    near Yagodina, Област Смолян (България)
    Author
    DaveQ
    Distance
    6.50mi
    Elevation +
    1463f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMersal Hotel to the 'Eagle Eye' on Saint Ilia Peak (Return) Photo ofMersal Hotel to the 'Eagle Eye' on Saint Ilia Peak (Return)

    This is a moderate trail from Hotel Mersal in Yagodina to the 'Eagle Eye' viewing platform located at the peak of Saint Ilia. The hike is a long steady climb to the peak and then a very steep descent back to the start (h...

    It was a very nice hike. Beautiful nature. If your accommodation is not at the hotel then my recommondation is to start ...
    macs74

  • Frakto-Waterfalls #TraceYourEco Rodopi-Experience-Trekking

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    near Koshute, Област Смолян (България)
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    Trace Your Eco
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    Distance
    6.91mi
    Elevation +
    784f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofFrakto-Waterfalls #TraceYourEco Rodopi-Experience-Trekking Photo ofFrakto-Waterfalls #TraceYourEco Rodopi-Experience-Trekking Photo ofFrakto-Waterfalls #TraceYourEco Rodopi-Experience-Trekking

    5th day of Rodopi-Experience-Trekking These are local hikes in Frakto area. You can enjoy the view of the waterfalls and the overall scenery. You will find marks on the paths and signs that help you lead your way.

  • Elatia 2: Vrahos peak - pyr 148 to 153 loop

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    near Kesten, Област Смолян (България)
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    gmask
    with stefmanous
    Distance
    5.11mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofElatia 2: Vrahos peak - pyr 148 to 153 loop Photo ofElatia 2: Vrahos peak - pyr 148 to 153 loop Photo ofElatia 2: Vrahos peak - pyr 148 to 153 loop

    Access to starting point by 4X4 car only. Follow the VFUT route up to pyramid 148 and then continue through the borderline all the way beyond pyramid 153. Look for a path between pyramids 153 and 154 and very shortly you...

  • Mersal Hotel to Devils Throat (Return)

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    near Yagodina, Област Смолян (България)
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    DaveQ
    Distance
    8.09mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMersal Hotel to Devils Throat (Return)

    This is a moderate trail from Hotel Mersal in Yagodina to the Devil's Throat (small cave system). Around 4 hour round trip. Take something warm if you are going to visit the cave (around 500m down the road (left) from th...

  • Smolyan Waterfalls

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    near Smolyan, Област Смолян (България)
    Author
    Gino Roncaglia
    Distance
    5.07mi
    Elevation +
    1352f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSmolyan Waterfalls Photo ofSmolyan Waterfalls Photo ofSmolyan Waterfalls

    Classic tour of the Canyon of the waterfalls in Smolyan. Back from the same route because a passage on the ring was closed

  • Smolyan - Canyon of the Waterfalls

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    near Smolyan, Област Смолян (България)
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    Festiana
    Distance
    5.80mi
    Elevation +
    1417f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSmolyan - Canyon of the Waterfalls Photo ofSmolyan - Canyon of the Waterfalls Photo ofSmolyan - Canyon of the Waterfalls

    If you got a 4x4 vehicle use it and park to the point of the end of my trail (see the way back/ Photo of wooden house). March 2023

  • Pamporovo early December

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    near Pamporovo, Област Смолян (България)
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    sogng
    Distance
    6.42mi
    Elevation +
    919f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPamporovo early December Photo ofPamporovo early December

    We did it early December before the ski slopes open. It’s pretty difficult with the snow but worth it.

  • Sultanstrail Madan-Ardino

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    near Madan, Област Смолян (България)
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    maxsmits
    with Max Smits
    Distance
    20.48mi
    Elevation +
    3871f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSultanstrail Madan-Ardino Photo ofSultanstrail Madan-Ardino

    This track is part of the Sultanstrail, a cultural long-distance hiking trail between Vienna and Istanbul. This track leads further through the Western Rhodopes, via Byal Izvor , to the mountain village of Ardino.

  • ΦΡΑΚΤΟ δασικό χωριό-Ντελίμποσκα-συνοριογραμμή-Στενόρεμα-δασικό χωριό

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    near Koshute, Област Смолян (България)
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    soula satlani
    Distance
    18.86mi
    Elevation +
    3648f
    TrailRank
    85| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofΦΡΑΚΤΟ δασικό χωριό-Ντελίμποσκα-συνοριογραμμή-Στενόρεμα-δασικό χωριό Photo ofΦΡΑΚΤΟ δασικό χωριό-Ντελίμποσκα-συνοριογραμμή-Στενόρεμα-δασικό χωριό Photo ofΦΡΑΚΤΟ δασικό χωριό-Ντελίμποσκα-συνοριογραμμή-Στενόρεμα-δασικό χωριό

    Πεζοπορική διαδρομή στο Παρθένο δάσος Φρακτού (Ζαγκραντένια). Ανάβαση από δασικό δρόμο στην κορυφή της Ροδόπης Ντελίμποσκα , πεζοπορία στην συνοριογραμμή και επιστροφή στο δασικό χωριό μέσω Στενορέματος. Διανυκτέρευση σε...

    πολύ καλό!
    Giannis karatzitz
    Πολύ καλή δουλειά!!!!!!!!!
    geohnit
    Ωραία δουλειά.....όπως πάντα
    Αντώνης Συναπίδης (Antonis Sinapidis)

  • Roundtrip Yagodina - Trigrad

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    near Yagodina, Област Смолян (България)
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    MAD1
    Distance
    14.70mi
    Elevation +
    3419f
    TrailRank
    20

    Very beautiful roundtrip, visiting the lush surroundings of Yagodina. Highlight is the Devil's Throat Cave.

  • Kalyvia lepida 2

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    near Aligovska Mahala, Област Смолян (България)
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    gmask
    Distance
    12.70mi
    Elevation +
    2014f
    TrailRank
    19

    starting point: kalyvia lepida next to the lake. Ascending to Sfyri peak and then onwards to borderline, close to pyramid 15. Continue eastwards up to pyramid 76 and then make right crossing megalo livadi. Return back fr...

  • Trigrad Zlatograd Momchilovci Devin

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    near Teshel, Област Смолян (България)
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    philepile
    Distance
    153.29mi
    Elevation +
    14787f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofTrigrad Zlatograd Momchilovci Devin

    4 day trip, Trigrad, Smolian, Zlatograd, Banite, Momchilovci, Shiroka Laka. Max elevation 1800m. min. Elevation 450m. Total ascent 4500m. Some rough terrain at the beginning (river crossing, missing bridges, fallen rocks...

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