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Aleko Hut – Cherni Vrah Peak loop from Torfeno Branishte Reserve

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Sofia-City Region

Aleko Hut – Cherni Vrah Peak loop from Torfeno Branishte Reserve

Hard

14

runners

Aleko Hut – Cherni Vrah Peak loop from Torfeno Branishte Reserve

06:45

41.6km

1,940m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Резерват Бистришко бранище

Торфено бранище

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

98 m

Aleko Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Final stop of the Simeonovski gondola lift.
From here you can climb Cherni Vrah relatively easily.

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2

14.5 km

Belcheva mogila

Highlight • Summit

3

16.5 km

Sivrikaya

Highlight • Summit

4

21.6 km

Cherni Vrah Peak

Highlight • Summit

The highest point of the Vitosha, perfect for fast walk from Sofia. You can reach the peak from many places: Aleko, Zheleznitsa, Zvezditsa hut, Zlatnite mostove, Selimitsa hut, etc.. You …

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28.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

32.4 km

Waterfall in Vitosha Nature Park

Highlight • Waterfall

33.1 km

Esperanto Hut

Alpine Hut

33.7 km

Kamen Del Hut

Alpine Hut

9

37.9 km

Bai Krastyo Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very cosy place and the food is delicious! The staff is very friendly.

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B

41.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.0 km

8.98 km

4.43 km

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

10.9 km

6.25 km

1.42 km

255 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,270 m)

Lowest point (1,140 m)

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