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ST424 Dimitrovgrad - Dragoman vs ST516a Devil's Gorge detour

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

ST424 Dimitrovgrad - Dragoman ST516a Devil's Gorge detour
Distance 23 km 9 km
Elevation gain 636 m 569 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Expert Easy
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Best time to hike Best months: April, September Best months: June, August, September
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ST424 Dimitrovgrad - Dragoman vs ST516a Devil's Gorge detour: which should you hike?

At 23 km, ST424 Dimitrovgrad - Dragoman is the longer route — roughly 14 km more than ST516a Devil's Gorge detour (9 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST516a Devil's Gorge detour 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.