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ST426 Slivnitsa - Bankya vs ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman

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 ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman
Distance 26 km 17 km
Elevation gain 512 m 126 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, June, July, August, September Best months: April, June, August, September
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ST426 Slivnitsa - Bankya vs ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman: which should you hike?

At 26 km, ST426 Slivnitsa - Bankya is the longer route — roughly 9 km more than ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman (17 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman 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.