Place to visit
Sammiana I6, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
Sammiana I6 is a hiking trail in Bulgaria (Kyustendil). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SOF Sofia, 96 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sammiana.com
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Паланка
- To
- Страцин
- Run by
- AMBT Sammiana
- Coordinates
- 42.29028, 22.37916
What it is and where
Sammiana I6 is a hiking trail in Bulgaria (Kyustendil).
It is in Kyustendil, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.29028, 22.37916; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 96 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
- National
- From
- Паланка
- To
- Страцин
- Run by
- AMBT Sammiana
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 Sammiana I6 is May to October.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:21
- MarPossible11:39
- AprPossible13:09
- MayBest time14:24
- JunBest time15:05
- JulBest time14:48
- AugBest time13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:33
- DecPossible8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. 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
- Osogovska KitkaMountain peak2.2 km
- RuenHighest peak of Osogovo Mountain19 km
- Tzarnata Reka ReserveProtected area22 km
- Church of St George, KyustendilChurch in Kyustendil, Bulgaria25 km
- Chifte baniaHot spring26 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Bulgaria guide.
More in Bulgaria: Hiking
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- Cherni Vrah: the fourth highest mountain summit in Bulgaria
- E8 European long distance path: European long-distance hiking trail
- Aleko, Vitosha: first hut on Vitosha Mountain
- Ivan Vazov hut: Hut in Bulgaria
- Pirin hut: Hut in Bulgaria
Every Bulgaria place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sammiana I6?
It is a hiking trail in Bulgaria.
When is the best time to visit Sammiana I6?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to Sammiana I6?
The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 96 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 Osogovska Kitka, Ruen, Tzarnata Reka Reserve. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
- Kyustendil8 places to see in and around Kyustendil, Bulgaria: Ruen, Church of St George, Kyustendil, Osogovska Kitka. Best time: May to October.
- Hiking157 places for hiking in Bulgaria, from E3 European long distance path to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- BulgariaBefore travelling to Bulgaria: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, and since 1 January…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.