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ST503a Yarlovo - Belchin vs ST504 Belchin - Samokov

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

ST503a Yarlovo - Belchin ST504 Belchin - Samokov
Distance 29 km 19 km
Elevation gain 775 m 161 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Easy Expert
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Best time to hike Best months: June, September Best months: June, July, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

ST503a Yarlovo - Belchin vs ST504 Belchin - Samokov: which should you hike?

At 29 km, ST503a Yarlovo - Belchin is the longer route — roughly 10 km more than ST504 Belchin - Samokov (19 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST504 Belchin - Samokov 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.