The best running trails in the Rhodope Mountains

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Running in the Rhodope 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 Rhodope 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.

Markovo Reservoir loop from Markovo	Expert 01:22 10.8km
View of Kavala Marina loop from Kalamitsa	Intermediate 00:53 8.56km
Markovo Reservoir loop from Parvenets	Expert 02:12 17.8km
Цирикова църква – хижа Скални мостове loop from Orehovo	Expert 06:20 46.2km
Running loop from Ξάνθη	Expert 01:55 18.5km
View of Kavala Marina loop from Χίλια	Intermediate 00:47 7.56km
Цирикова църква – х.Персенк loop from Orehovo	Expert 04:29 31.1km
Σέλλωμα – Παλαιό Δασοφυλάκιο Νυμφαίας loop from Symvola	Expert 02:10 15.7km
View from Anatema Peak – View from St. Elijah Chapel loop from Asenovgrad	Expert 01:26 9.45km

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Markovo Reservoir loop from Markovo
01:22
10.8km
7:36/km
330m
330m
Expert
5.0
(2)
69
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
View of Kavala Marina loop from Kalamitsa
00:53
8.56km
6:15/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
4.0
(1)
57
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Markovo Reservoir loop from Parvenets
02:12
17.8km
7:25/km
460m
460m
Expert
41
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Цирикова църква – хижа Скални мостове loop from Orehovo
06:20
46.2km
8:14/km
1,790m
1,790m
Expert
41
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5
Running loop from Ξάνθη
01:55
18.5km
6:13/km
70m
70m
Expert
37
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
View of Kavala Marina loop from Χίλια
00:47
7.56km
6:15/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
37
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Цирикова църква – х.Персенк loop from Orehovo
04:29
31.1km
8:38/km
1,340m
1,340m
Expert
33
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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8
Σέλλωμα – Παλαιό Δασοφυλάκιο Νυμφαίας loop from Symvola
02:10
15.7km
8:18/km
570m
570m
Expert
5.0
(1)
27
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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9
View from Anatema Peak – View from St. Elijah Chapel loop from Asenovgrad
01:26
9.45km
9:03/km
500m
500m
Expert
26
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.