HomeTrailsST527 Madrets - Rabovo vs ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo

ST527 Madrets - Rabovo vs ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo

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

ST527 Madrets - Rabovo ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo
Distance 22 km 21 km
Elevation gain 448 m 239 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: January, February, April, September, October, November Best months: January, February, April, September, October, November
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ST527 Madrets - Rabovo vs ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo: which should you hike?

At 22 km, ST527 Madrets - Rabovo is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo (21 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST528 Rabovo - Madzharovo 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.