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ST501 Sofia - Aleko vs ST702 Mladost3 - Red Cross

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

ST501 Sofia - Aleko ST702 Mladost3 - Red Cross
Distance 17 km 18 km
Elevation gain 1,299 m 615 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Moderate 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: March, April, June, August, September
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ST501 Sofia - Aleko vs ST702 Mladost3 - Red Cross: which should you hike?

At 18 km, ST702 Mladost3 - Red Cross is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than ST501 Sofia - Aleko (17 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST501 Sofia - Aleko 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.