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ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery vs ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya

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

ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya
Distance 22 km 20 km
Elevation gain 972 m 1,300 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Moderate Moderate
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from September to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery vs ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya: which should you hike?

At 22 km, ST506 khiza Mechit - Rila Monastery is the longer route — roughly 2 km more than ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya (20 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST507 Rila Monastery - khiza Makadoniya 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.