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ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo vs ST503 Yarlovo - Belchin

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

ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo ST503 Yarlovo - Belchin
Distance 17 km 17 km
Elevation gain 519 m 61 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Moderate Expert
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Best time to hike Best from June to September Best months: June, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo vs ST503 Yarlovo - Belchin: which should you hike?

At 17 km, ST503 Yarlovo - Belchin is the longer route — roughly 0 km more than ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo (17 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo 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.