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ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets 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.

ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets ST527 Madrets - Rabovo
Distance 22 km 22 km
Elevation gain 539 m 448 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: February, April, June, September, October, November Best months: January, February, April, September, October, November
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ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets vs ST527 Madrets - Rabovo: which should you hike?

At 22 km, ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than ST527 Madrets - Rabovo (22 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.