HomeTrailsST704 Novi Han - Paunovo vs ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman

ST704 Novi Han - Paunovo vs ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman

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

ST704 Novi Han - Paunovo ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman
Distance 23 km 17 km
Elevation gain 571 m 126 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: April, June, July, August, September Best months: April, June, August, September
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ST704 Novi Han - Paunovo vs ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman: which should you hike?

At 23 km, ST704 Novi Han - Paunovo is the longer route — roughly 6 km more than ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman (17 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST705 Paunovo - Ihtiman 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.