HomeTrailsST502 Aleko - Yarlovo vs ST529 Madzharovo - Gornoseltsi

ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo vs ST529 Madzharovo - Gornoseltsi

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 ST529 Madzharovo - Gornoseltsi
Distance 11.0 mi17 km 12.0 mi19 km
Elevation gain 1,696 ft517 m 1,900 ft579 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty Moderate Easy
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: February, April, June, August, September, October, November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

ST502 Aleko - Yarlovo vs ST529 Madzharovo - Gornoseltsi: which should you hike?

At 12.0 mi19 km, ST529 Madzharovo - Gornoseltsi is the longer route — roughly 1.3 mi2 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.