HomeTrailsST502 Aleko - Yarlovo vs ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo

ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo vs ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo

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

Units
ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo
Distance 11.0 mi17 km 13.0 mi21 km
Elevation gain 1,696 ft517 m 522 ft159 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
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: January, February, April, September, October, November
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ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo vs ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo: which should you hike?

At 13.0 mi21 km, ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo is the longer route — roughly 2.3 mi4 km more than ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo (11.0 mi17 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.