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E4 European long distance path, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go

E4 European long distance path is a walking path (Европейски пешеходен маршрут Е4, България) in Bulgaria. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Walking path · Hiking
Local name
Европейски пешеходен маршрут Е4, България
Where
Bulgaria
Best time
May to October.
Nearest airport
SOF Sofia, 77 km as the crow flies
Trail network
International
Distance
12090 km
Run by
ERA-FERP-EWV
Coordinates
42.00229, 23.44621

What it is and where

E4 European long distance path is a walking path (Европейски пешеходен маршрут Е4, България) in Bulgaria.

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Its coordinates are 42.00229, 23.44621; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 77 km as the crow flies. How to get around Bulgaria (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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Trail network
International
Distance
12090 km
Run by
ERA-FERP-EWV

It is one of the Hiking places in Bulgaria. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit E4 European long distance path is May to October.

  1. JanPossible9:16
  2. FebPossible10:22
  3. MarPossible11:40
  4. AprPossible13:09
  5. MayBest time14:23
  6. JunBest time15:03
  7. JulBest time14:46
  8. AugBest time13:42
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:50
  11. NovPossible9:34
  12. DecPossible8:57

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Bulgaria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Bulgaria

To enter Bulgaria there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Bulgaria checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR) since 1 January 2026; plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.

More in Bulgaria: Hiking

Every Bulgaria place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is E4 European long distance path?

It is a walking path (Европейски пешеходен маршрут Е4, България in the local language) in Bulgaria.

When is the best time to visit E4 European long distance path?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.

How do you get to E4 European long distance path?

The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 77 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Bulgaria is explained in its country guide.

How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Bulgaria map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

What else is around here?

Nearby you have Makedoniya hut, Karakachan hut, ST508 Makadoniya hut - Belitsa (Bear Park). The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about E4 European long distance path on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.