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ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets is a hiking trail in Bulgaria. Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. 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
- BOJ Burgas, 198 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sultanstrail.com
- Trail network
- International
- Difficulty
- Easy hiking
- From
- Kardzhali
- To
- Madrets
- Run by
- Sultans Trail Foundation
- Coordinates
- 41.67566, 25.44733
What it is and where
ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets is a hiking trail in Bulgaria.
Stage in the Sultans Trail, a historic and cultural long-distance hiking route from Vienna to Istanbul.
Its coordinates are 41.67566, 25.44733; the nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ, Burgas), 198 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
- Difficulty
- Easy hiking
- From
- Kardzhali
- To
- Madrets
- Run by
- Sultans Trail Foundation
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 ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets is May to October.
- JanPossible9:18
- FebPossible10:23
- MarPossible11:40
- AprPossible13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:00
- JulBest time14:44
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. 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
- PerperikonArchaeological site in Bulgaria4.6 km
- ST527 Madrets - RabovoHiking12 km
- ST525 Kitnitsa - KardzhaliHiking14 km
- Utroba CaveCave in Bulgaria17 km
- Tatul SanctuarySanctuary in Bulgaria17 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 ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets?
It is a hiking trail in Bulgaria.
When is the best time to visit ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets?
May to October. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to ST526 Kardzhali - Madrets?
The nearest main airport is Burgas Airport (BOJ), 198 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 Perperikon, ST527 Madrets - Rabovo, ST525 Kitnitsa - Kardzhali. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
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- 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.
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