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ST523 Shadeetsa - Ardino vs ST524 Ardino - Kitnitsa

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

ST523 Shadeetsa - Ardino ST524 Ardino - Kitnitsa
Distance 24 km 27 km
Elevation gain 522 m 844 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, August, September, October Best months: June, August, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

ST523 Shadeetsa - Ardino vs ST524 Ardino - Kitnitsa: which should you hike?

At 27 km, ST524 Ardino - Kitnitsa is the longer route — roughly 3 km more than ST523 Shadeetsa - Ardino (24 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST523 Shadeetsa - Ardino 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.