Distance
10.2 km
Elevation
+950 m
Trail time
5h 20m
Route
Out & back
Why go
Bulgaria's second-highest and its most alpine peak.
Getting there
From central Sofia — pick how you're travelling.
2h 45m drive from Sofia
Parking: LimitedVihren hut lot.
Total day
Plan around 11h 20m
Travel there
2h 45m
Hike
5h 20m
Buffer
30m
Return
2h 45m
Route preview
Trailhead → summit
Highlights along the way
Vihren summit
2914 m of white marble.
What to know
Best seasons
Jul, Aug, Sep
Shade
Open
Exposure
High
Highest point
2914 m
Family friendly
Not ideal
Dogs
Not recommended