The best running trails in the Balkan Mountains
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Last updated: October 19, 2025
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1. Горната локва – Змеева дупка loop from Трявна
17.8km
02:22
520m
520m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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52
runners
2. Резерват Стара река – х. Васил Левски loop from Karlovo
26.8km
04:37
1,500m
1,500m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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38
runners
3. Kodja Kaya Peak loop from Търнак
13.6km
02:06
680m
680m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
33
runners
4. Running loop from Mokren
4.61km
00:29
60m
60m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
31
runners
5. Karandila Lake – Природен парк Сините камъни loop from Sini Kamani Quarter
22.1km
03:19
1,120m
1,120m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
25
runners
6. Karandila Lake – Българка loop from Сливен
45.3km
06:35
2,070m
2,070m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
22
runners
7. Купата – Ботев loop from kv. Vidima
14.8km
03:19
1,560m
1,560m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
22
runners
8. Крънската кория loop from Казанлък
16.3km
01:43
110m
110m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
19
runners
9. Поленици – Марковското loop from Троян
29.2km
03:57
1,030m
1,030m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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17
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10. Малък Кадемлия – Голям Кадемлия loop from Тъжа
38.8km
06:23
2,120m
2,120m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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