ST523 Shadeetsa - Ardino vs ST527 Madrets - Rabovo
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
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| ST523 Shadeetsa - Ardino | ST527 Madrets - Rabovo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 15.0 mi24 km | 14.0 mi22 km |
| Elevation gain | 1,457 ft444 m | 1,138 ft347 m |
| Typical duration | 2 days | 1 day |
| 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: January, February, April, September, October, November |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
ST523 Shadeetsa - Ardino vs ST527 Madrets - Rabovo: which should you hike?
At 15.0 mi24 km, ST523 Shadeetsa - Ardino is the longer route — roughly 1.3 mi2 km more than ST527 Madrets - Rabovo (14.0 mi22 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST527 Madrets - Rabovo 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.