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E4 Bulgaria (Five Mountains Trail)

Bulgaria · Europe · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 63/100

At a glance

CountriesBulgaria
ContinentEurope
RegionVitosha-Verila-Rila-Pirin-Slavyanka
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length260 km
Typical duration12-14 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude2810 m
Best seasonJun-Sep
StartDragalevtsi (Sofia)
EndGotsev Vrah (Greek border)
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

63/100
Scenery
27/35
Fame
11/25
Uniqueness
13/20
Logistics
12/20

High-mountain E4 line across five ranges incl. Rila and the knife-edge Koncheto in Pirin; stunning alpine terrain, modest waymarking and fame

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

Max point approximate (Koncheto area ~2810 m)

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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