Over the previous 2 years I added summary write ups on biking trails and pleasant areas to bike in several corners of Bulgaria. Today, having just returned from yet another trip to Bulgaria (and a brief London visit), it is time to add more to the list of potential areas for biking in this country.
As stated, previously I provided write ups and photos on:
- Sinemorets / Синеморец
- Brashlian / Бръшлян
- Etara, Gabrovo
- Veliko Tarnovo (Tsarevets) and Arbanasi
- Bansko
- Maglizh / Мъглиж
This time around I want to add commentary and photos on a few more locations, starting with the area known as the Valley of the Thracian Kings (around Kazanlak), high up in the Central Balkan mountains between the peaks where Shipka and Buzludzha are — then in a follow up installment I will cover areas in North-east Bulgaria around Kavarna, Balchik and the Zlatni Piasaci (Golden Sands) resort.
So about the area around small towns (more like villages) outside of Kazanlak there are plenty of dirt roads for you to explore between Kran, Enina, Shipka — you can see on this map:
And these photos:
And next a few photos from the road from Shipka to Buzludha (a near by peak of the Balkan mountain range) — the road itself is not heavily traveled and allows for a good bike ride of about 6-8km and if you continue back down to the valley you will come out on the main road that links Shipka, Kran and Kazanlak.
If you get a chance you should definitely consider biking in this region. Then of course sample some of the great food and see the historic Thracian Tombs.