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ST512 Velingrad - Batak vs ST513 Batak - Orlovetz

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

ST512 Velingrad - Batak ST513 Batak - Orlovetz
Distance 27 km 14 km
Elevation gain 762 m 833 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Easy Easy
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, September, October Best months: June, July, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

ST512 Velingrad - Batak vs ST513 Batak - Orlovetz: which should you hike?

At 27 km, ST512 Velingrad - Batak is the longer route — roughly 13 km more than ST513 Batak - Orlovetz (14 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST513 Batak - Orlovetz 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.