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ST427 Bankya - Sofia vs ST509 Belitsa (Bear Park) - Yakoruda

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

ST427 Bankya - Sofia ST509 Belitsa (Bear Park) - Yakoruda
Distance 18 km 15 km
Elevation gain 232 m 544 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, September Best from June to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

ST427 Bankya - Sofia vs ST509 Belitsa (Bear Park) - Yakoruda: which should you hike?

At 18 km, ST427 Bankya - Sofia is the longer route — roughly 3 km more than ST509 Belitsa (Bear Park) - Yakoruda (15 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST509 Belitsa (Bear Park) - Yakoruda 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.