The best running trails in the Balkan Mountains

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Running in the Balkan Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Balkan Mountains—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Горната локва – Змеева дупка loop from Трявна	Expert 02:22 17.8km
Kodja Kaya Peak loop from Търнак	Expert 02:04 13.6km
Резерват Стара река – х. Васил Левски loop from Karlovo	Expert 04:32 26.8km
Running loop from Mokren	Easy 00:29 4.61km
Karandila Lake – Природен парк Сините камъни loop from Sini Kamani Quarter	Expert 03:20 22.2km
Karandila Lake – Българка loop from Сливен	Expert 06:35 45.3km
Крънската кория loop from Казанлък	Expert 01:43 16.3km
Ботев – Купата loop from kv. Vidima	Expert 03:12 14.8km
Поленици – Марковското loop from Троян	Expert 03:57 29.2km

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Горната локва – Змеева дупка loop from Трявна
02:22
17.8km
8:00/km
520m
520m
Expert
5.0
(3)
101
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Kodja Kaya Peak loop from Търнак
02:04
13.6km
9:10/km
680m
680m
Expert
38
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Резерват Стара река – х. Васил Левски loop from Karlovo
04:32
26.8km
10:10/km
1,500m
1,500m
Expert
4.0
(2)
34
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4
Running loop from Mokren
00:29
4.61km
6:22/km
60m
60m
Easy
33
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Karandila Lake – Природен парк Сините камъни loop from Sini Kamani Quarter
03:20
22.2km
9:02/km
1,130m
1,130m
Expert
31
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Karandila Lake – Българка loop from Сливен
06:35
45.3km
8:43/km
2,070m
2,070m
Expert
25
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Крънската кория loop from Казанлък
01:43
16.3km
6:19/km
110m
110m
Expert
22
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Ботев – Купата loop from kv. Vidima
03:12
14.8km
13:01/km
1,560m
1,560m
Expert
21
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Поленици – Марковското loop from Троян
03:57
29.2km
8:07/km
1,030m
1,030m
Expert
19
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.