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Best Autumn Hikes in Blagoevgrad

There are 28 hikes in Blagoevgrad in our database that fit. They average 15.1 km and 754 m (2,474 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 204 km.

That is 50 percent of the 56 routes we map in Blagoevgrad. They are shorter than the local average, 15.1 km against 24.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 754 m (2,474 ft) against 1,089 m (3,573 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Autumn walking means cooler air, low light and, in the right forest, colour that makes a familiar route feel new. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Primary school in the village of Budinarci, Maleševija, Macedonia
Expert

Sammiana I4

Blagoevgrad · Bulgaria

Distance
204 km
/ 127 mi
Elevation gain
6,056 m
Typical duration
57 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
The mosque in the Village of Cherna Mesta, Bulgaria.
Hard

ST510 Yakoruda - Yundola

Blagoevgrad · Bulgaria

Distance
23.4 km
/ 14.6 mi
Elevation gain
891 m
Typical duration
6 hr 28 min
  • Mountain
Mozgovishki Chukar peak - 2612 m
Moderate

За Спано поле

Pirin National Park · Blagoevgrad

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
410 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min
  • Waymarked route
Mozgovishki Chukar peak - 2612 m
Moderate

За Спано поле

Pirin National Park · Blagoevgrad

Distance
1.0 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
168 m
Typical duration
27 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Вапски езера

National Park Rila · Blagoevgrad

Distance
6.0 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
605 m
Typical duration
2 hr 9 min
  • Waymarked route
View of Earth taken during ISS Expedition 63.
Hard

Към Гоцев връх

Blagoevgrad · Bulgaria

Distance
10.4 km
/ 6.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,382 m
Typical duration
4 hr 15 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Sammiana I4Blagoevgrad204 km6,056 m57 hrExpertJune to October
Банско - х. ДемяницаPirin National Park10.2 km34 m2 hr 11 minModerateJune to October
ST507 Rila Monastery - Makadoniya hutBlagoevgrad22.9 km382 m5 hr 36 minHardJune to October
ST510 Yakoruda - YundolaBlagoevgrad23.4 km891 m6 hr 28 minHardJune to October
ST509 Belitsa (Bear Park) - YakorudaBlagoevgrad15.6 km523 m4 hr 3 minHardApril to October
За Спано полеPirin National Park2.4 km410 m1 hr 7 minModerateJune to October
За Спано полеPirin National Park1.0 km168 m27 minModerateJune to October
х. Лагера - х. СинаницаPirin National Park8.1 km1,067 m3 hr 17 minHardJune to October
ST508 Makadoniya hut - Belitsa (Bear Park)Blagoevgrad15.3 km1,241 m5 hr 4 minHardJune to October
Якоруда - х. ГрънчарNational Park Rila7.5 km473 m2 hr 16 minModerateJune to October

If you only have time for one, start with Sammiana I4, ST507 Rila Monastery - Makadoniya hut, Банско - х. Демяница. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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