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Cycling in Bulgaria

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Find and create the best bike routes through Bulgaria with the bike route planner. Bulgaria is located on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe and borders the Black Sea in the East. Bulgaria is famous for its long coast with sand beaches, its folklore-tradition and religious art. Sofia, the capital, is the economic and cultural centre and shines over the whole country. Almost every seventh Bulgarian lives here, in one of Europe’s oldest cities. Outside of the urban centre, the Bulgarian lowlands and its rivers  and Maritsa provide the ideal panorama for an unforgettable bike trip, cycling in the amazing setting of few elevations and gorgeous views.

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Банкя-Люлин Пл.-Дивотино
MTBGravel
Chimpelek Bumbelek
9

Банкя-Люлин Пл.-Дивотино

Cycling route in Bozhurishte, Sofia Province, Bulgaria

От Върха с кръста, пътя на долу към Дивотино е много стръмен,внимание опасно е!!!!  Въпреки денивелацията, трасето е приятно и плавно. Еддно от най красивите който може да се кара в района. В Дивотино неможете да объркате пътя, има няколко пътя който качват нагоре.  
27.8 km
Distance
697 m
Ascent
675 m
Descent
1

Dunarea MTB Blue 82 km (ADE 292) Oltenita - Dunarea - Manastirea - Spantov - Oltenita

Cycling route in Tutrakan, Oblast Silistra, Bulgaria

*** 2024 aprilie. Lungime traseu: 82 km. Offroad /drum pietruit: 60 km; asfalt /placi de beton: 22 km *** descriere, harta & photos by Andrei Stan *** Durata: 7h in cazul meu, ritm moderat; aceasta durata a inclus suficiente pauze pentru a admira peisajele, photos si sandwich-break. Bike type:
81.7 km
Distance
174 m
Ascent
175 m
Descent
1

Dunarea MTB Green 59 km (ADE 291) Oltenita - raul Arges - Dunarea - Stancea - Spantov - Oltenita

Cycling route in Tutrakan, Oblast Silistra, Bulgaria

*** 2024 martie. Lungime traseu: 59 km. Offroad /drum pietruit: 47 km; asfalt /placi de beton: 12 km *** descriere, harta & photos by Andrei Stan *** Durata: 6h30m in cazul meu, ritm moderat; aceasta durata a inclus suficiente pauze pentru a admira peisajele, photos si sandwichbreak. Bike type
58.8 km
Distance
110 m
Ascent
112 m
Descent
Провадия - Баня
Road bikeMTBPaved
Evgenia Manolova
3

Провадия - Баня

Cycling route in Provadiya, Varna, Bulgaria

83.5 km
Distance
988 m
Ascent
858 m
Descent

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Highlights

  • The mighty mountain chains Rila, Pirin and Rhodopen with mountains of nearly 3000 metres height provide suitable biking routes for mountain bike fans. But nature lovers also get their money’s worth: There are cosy pine forests, deep gorges, waterfalls, rockbridges, hidden stalactite caves and beautiful paths waiting to be explored.
  • A bike tour along Bulgaria’s long Black Sea coast also offers many cultural sights such as antique ruins, museums and national parks next to sand beaches.
  • Plovdiv amphitheatre was only rediscovered in 1972 and likely stems from emperor Trajan’s time (50 A.C.). Since its rediscovery, it is considered one of Bulgaria’s most beautiful sights and from time to time, concerts and open air events are held there, acknowledging its original purpose.  

Tips

  • Don’t only visit Sofia but also explore rural villages like Dolen, Ravnogor, Turiya and Trigrad by bike - there, you’ll discover the true Bulgaria.
  • Due to the high temperatures during the summer, spring and fall are recommended for cycling in Bulgaria.
  • Proper cycling tracks don’t exist in Bulgaria. Off the main traffic routes, traffic is limited. Most streets are reasonably well asphalted.

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