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ST427 Bankya - Sofia 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.

ST427 Bankya - Sofia ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman
Distance 18 km 17 km
Elevation gain 232 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, September Best months: April, June, August, September
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ST427 Bankya - Sofia vs ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman: which should you hike?

At 18 km, ST427 Bankya - Sofia is the longer route — roughly 1 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.