SAMPLE Biking tours
Bulgaria's infrastructure is more suitable for mountain bike tours. There are some nice options for road bike tours, mainly in the north part of the country, along Dunabe River. Still, having in mind that one third of the country's territory is covered with mountains we can offer very tempting mountain-bike options. Have a look at this interesting traveler story about cycling in Bulgaria to be totaly convinced it is worth the experience: http://longhaultrekkers.com/cycle-touring-bulgaria
Mountain bike in Rhodope mountains
Duration: 7 DAYS
Area: RHODOPI MOUNTAIN
Activity level: MODERATE to CHALLENGING
Exploring Rhodope by mountain bike you can cover vast part of its territory while building at the same time a close relationship to the terrain, landscapes and the people living there. Rhodope is mostly a human mountain mild and inviting, enchanting with its flowing hills, gorges and caves. Its spirit is the one of communication and diversity. The mountain population is a mixture between Bulgarian Christians, Bulgarian Muslims - Pomaks and Turks. They have lived together peacefully for centuries. You can witness here still preserved folklore practices and it is very likely to enjoy a spontaneous good hearted invitation in a local’s home. Countless legends connected to the ancient Thracians and the Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice are being told by welcoming inhabitants. Rhodope is also the cradle of the Bulgarian bagpipe tradition, since its vast green landscape allows the sound to travel and spread its message.
Area: RHODOPI MOUNTAIN
Activity level: MODERATE to CHALLENGING
Exploring Rhodope by mountain bike you can cover vast part of its territory while building at the same time a close relationship to the terrain, landscapes and the people living there. Rhodope is mostly a human mountain mild and inviting, enchanting with its flowing hills, gorges and caves. Its spirit is the one of communication and diversity. The mountain population is a mixture between Bulgarian Christians, Bulgarian Muslims - Pomaks and Turks. They have lived together peacefully for centuries. You can witness here still preserved folklore practices and it is very likely to enjoy a spontaneous good hearted invitation in a local’s home. Countless legends connected to the ancient Thracians and the Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice are being told by welcoming inhabitants. Rhodope is also the cradle of the Bulgarian bagpipe tradition, since its vast green landscape allows the sound to travel and spread its message.
HIGHLIGHTS
In this tour our riding pace will cover c.a. 40 km (25 miles) per day, on a nice rolling terrain and mostly descending. We will bike our way to: - 3 different Rhodopean dam lakes each of them with a distinctive beauty - The Trigrad Gorge a canyon of 350 m (1,150 ft.) high marble rocks - Several caves, among which the 530 meters (1,740 ft.) deep Devil Trout’s cave, impressing with its huge underground waterfall - Shiroka Luka and Gela architectural and folklore reserves with preserved national revival architecture and famous about the annual bagpipe festival - Kayaking at “Studen Kladenets” Reservoir - Caving in Trigrad Multicultural local communities and authentic enquiries - Lush, rolling countryside and breathtaking views - Nice hotels with a pool and/or a spa center for an optimal muscle relaxation - Unbelievably delicious cuisine made from local, home-grown ingredients - Local wellbeing herbal recipes and teas Download a detailed ITINERARY ![]()
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