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ST525 Kitnitsa - Kardzhali vs ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets

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

ST525 Kitnitsa - Kardzhali ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets
Distance 25 km 22 km
Elevation gain 635 m 539 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty Expert Easy
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Bulgaria Bulgaria
Best time to hike Best months: February, April, June, September, October, November Best months: February, April, June, September, October, November
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ST525 Kitnitsa - Kardzhali vs ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets: which should you hike?

At 25 km, ST525 Kitnitsa - Kardzhali is the longer route — roughly 3 km more than ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets (22 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets 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.