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E8 European long distance path, Bulgaria: what it is and when to go
E8 European long distance path is a European long-distance hiking trail in Bulgaria (Plovdiv). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. 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
- European long-distance hiking trail · Hiking
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- SOF Sofia, 145 km as the crow flies
- Website
- era-ewv-ferp.com
- Trail network
- International
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
- Coordinates
- 41.92867, 24.83582
What it is and where
E8 European long distance path is a European long-distance hiking trail in Bulgaria (Plovdiv).
It is in Plovdiv, where this site lists 25 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.92867, 24.83582; the nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF, Sofia), 145 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
- Run by
- European Ramblers Association
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 E8 European long distance path is May to October.
- JanPossible9:16
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprPossible13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulBest time14:46
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. 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
- Bachkovo MonasteryStavropigal monastery in Bulgaria1.9 km
- Tchervenata stena Biosphere ReserveBiosphere reserve in Bulgaria3.7 km
- Asen's FortressMedieval fortress in the Bulgarian Rhodope Mountains above Asenovgrad7.2 km
- Church of the Holy Mother of God, Asen's FortressChurch building in Asenovgrad, Bulgaria7.2 km
- ST713 Asenovgrad - ChervenHiking8.6 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 E8 European long distance path?
It is a European long-distance hiking trail in Bulgaria.
When is the best time to visit E8 European long distance path?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to E8 European long distance path?
The nearest main airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), 145 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 Bachkovo Monastery, Tchervenata stena Biosphere Reserve, Asen's Fortress. The rest is in the Bulgaria guide.
Keep reading
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