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ST427 Bankya - Sofia vs ST518a Mugla - Smolyan

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 ST518a Mugla - Smolyan
Distance 18 km 25 km
Elevation gain 232 m 572 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Expert Expert
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 ST518a Mugla - Smolyan: which should you hike?

At 25 km, ST518a Mugla - Smolyan is the longer route — roughly 6 km more than ST427 Bankya - Sofia (18 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST427 Bankya - Sofia 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.