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European long distance path E8 - part Bulgaria vs ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

European long distance path E8 - part Bulgaria ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya
Distance 402 km 20 km
Elevation gain 5,819 m 1,300 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — Moderate
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Best time to hike Best months: February, April, June, August, September, October, November Best from September to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E8 - part Bulgaria vs ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya: which should you hike?

At 402 km, European long distance path E8 - part Bulgaria is the longer route — roughly 382 km more than ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya (20 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.