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ST516a Devil's Gorge detour vs ST518 Mugla - Perelik

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

ST516a Devil's Gorge detour ST518 Mugla - Perelik
Distance 9 km 13 km
Elevation gain 569 m 1,011 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Easy Moderate
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, September Best from June to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

ST516a Devil's Gorge detour vs ST518 Mugla - Perelik: which should you hike?

At 13 km, ST518 Mugla - Perelik is the longer route — roughly 4 km more than ST516a Devil's Gorge detour (9 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST516a Devil's Gorge detour 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.