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European long distance path E8 - part Bulgaria vs ST519 Perelik - Smolyan

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 ST519 Perelik - Smolyan
Distance 402 km 17 km
Elevation gain 5,819 m 323 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 months: June, August, September
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European long distance path E8 - part Bulgaria vs ST519 Perelik - Smolyan: which should you hike?

At 402 km, European long distance path E8 - part Bulgaria is the longer route — roughly 386 km more than ST519 Perelik - Smolyan (17 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST519 Perelik - Smolyan 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.