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ST426 Slivnitsa - Bankya vs ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery

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

ST426 Slivnitsa - Bankya ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery
Distance 26 km 22 km
Elevation gain 512 m 972 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Expert Moderate
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, July, August, September Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

ST426 Slivnitsa - Bankya vs ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery: which should you hike?

At 26 km, ST426 Slivnitsa - Bankya is the longer route — roughly 4 km more than ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery (22 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery 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.