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Stara Zagora Region

The Torches Monument – Shipka Monument loop from Buzludzha

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Bulgaria
Stara Zagora Region

The Torches Monument – Shipka Monument loop from Buzludzha

Hard

4.7

(6)

26

hikers

The Torches Monument – Shipka Monument loop from Buzludzha

05:49

16.8km

700m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

15 m

Old Cobblestone Road to Buzludzha Monument

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The road is nice and straight

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2

929 m

The Torches Monument

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The Torch Monument is located at the foot of the BKP House-Monument on Buzludzha Peak. It represents two colossal concrete arms clutching torches that mark the start of the ascent to the BCP Memorial House itself.

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3

3.82 km

View of Buzludzha

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4

7.77 km

Monument to Alexander II

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Take a look at Shipka Monument

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5

8.06 km

Shipka Monument

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The museum is open from 9 am to 4 :30 pm. Panoramic view on top of the monument. Gear up with windproof jacket. Reachable via hiking, biking or a car.

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6

8.30 km

Adler's Nest Summit

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Nice view of the mountains in the background

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7

10.7 km

Mashini First Aid Box

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16.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

5.35 km

5.20 km

674 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.99 km

5.48 km

5.20 km

121 m

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

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