Distance
11 km
Elevation
+700 m
Trail time
5h
Route
Loop
Why go
All the views of Cherni Vrah with a fraction of the traffic.
Getting there
From central Sofia — pick how you're travelling.
40m drive from Sofia
Parking: EasyZheleznitsa village lot.
Total day
Plan around 6h 50m
Travel there
40m
Hike
5h
Buffer
30m
Return
40m
Route preview
Trailhead → summit
Highlights along the way
Selimitsa summit
2041 m alternate viewpoint.
What to know
Best seasons
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Shade
Mixed
Exposure
Medium
Highest point
2041 m
Family friendly
Not ideal
Dogs
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