2-Day Cycling Tour Around Vitosha Mountain from Sofia

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cycle over 100 km around Vitosha Mountain on trails, dusty roads, and asphalt
• 02 Ride through pine forests and quiet villages beyond Sofia's urban edge
• 03 Follow a gorgeous river believed to contain gold deposits
• 04 Enjoy scenic mountain views of a lake, hills, woods, and peaceful villages

Cycle around Vitosha Mountain, just outside Bulgaria's capital, on a 2-day adventure that covers over 100 km of mountain trails, dusty roads, and stretches of asphalt. Leave the urban area behind as you ride through pine forests, quiet villages, and scenic mountain landscapes, passing a gorgeous river believed to contain gold deposits. Along the way, enjoy views of a beautiful lake, rolling hills, and wooded trails, with the option to camp in the woods or stay in a village overnight.

Continue cycling up the mountain beside a gorgeous river that is believed to contain gold deposits.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Sofia

Languages Bulgarian, English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cycle Around Vitosha Through Forests, Villages, and Mountain Trails

• Cycle 7-8 km on a car road to climb above the city until the urban area is left behind.

• Travel through the pine forest until you reach the first village on the way.

• Continue cycling up the mountain beside a gorgeous river that is believed to contain gold deposits.

• Cycle along a panoramic mountain trail until you reach a beautiful lake and a nearby town.

• Proceed on a picturesque road through small hills, woods, and quiet villages until you decide to stop for the night and rest.

• Choose one of two accommodation options - camp in the woods or rent a room in one of the villages.

2

Day 02

Ride Back to the City

• Follow the same journey in reverse to return to the city.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Travel guide

What's Not Included

• Bikes

• Overnight accommodation

Know before you go

There are 3 options for this trip:

• Half-day - 15 km of cycling through mountain paths and 20 km on asphalt roads. It costs 30 Euro for 1 person and 25 Euro per person for a group.

• One-day - 20+ km in the mountain and 30 km on asphalt. It costs 40 Euro for 1 person and 30 Euro per person for a group.

• Advanced 2-day - This option is for bikers. It is a full circle around Vitosha Mountain with around 50 km on mountain paths and 50 km of road cycling. You'll have the chance to see hidden parts of the mountain that even most Sofia citizens aren't aware of. It costs 80 Euro for 1 person and 60 Euro per person for more.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Vitosha, 2346, Bulgaria

Tour start

Vitosha, 2346, Bulgaria

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.