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Etropole to Plachkovitsa Road Cycling Route
A road cycling route starting from Etropole
Conquer the challenging road from Etropole to Plachkovitsa
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This road cycling route takes you from Etropole to Plachkovitsa, offering a challenging ride with beautiful views along the way. With a total distance of 121 kilometers and an ascent of 2359 meters, this route is suitable for experienced cyclists. The road passes through the towns of Mirkovo, Dolno Kamartsi, and Gorno Kamartsi, and highlights include the Clock Tower in Etropole, Plachkovitsa summit, and the scenic village of Chekanitsa. Overall, this route provides a thrilling and rewarding experience to cyclists who enjoy conquering difficult climbs and appreciate the picturesque Bulgarian landscapes.
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121 km
2359 m
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Start: Етрополе City centerEtropole: Exploring picturesque landscapes while cycling in Etropole
Etropole, situated in the Yugozapaden region of Bulgaria, offers favorable conditions for road and gravel cycling. The roads are well-maintained, allowing for smooth riding. Etropole is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, making it a visually appealing area to explore while cycling. Nearby, there are no famous cycling-related spots or well-known climbs, but the locality provides enjoyable routes for cyclists of varying abilities.0 km
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Clock Tower EtropoleAttractionThe Clock Tower in Etropole is a great starting point and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
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Свети Атанас905 mPeakSveti Atanas is a beautiful monastery that provides a tranquil setting for cyclists to take a break and explore the religious history of the region.
14 km
14 km
Невижда тепеси1485 mPeakNevizhda Tepesi offers beautiful natural scenery and a peaceful atmosphere for a rest stop during the ride.
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33 km
Гусенец834 mPeakGusenets is a charming village known for its preserved traditional Bulgarian architecture, making it a unique stop on this route.
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35 km
MirkovoVillageMirkovo is a historical town famous for its cultural heritage and a great place to learn more about Bulgarian history during your ride.
48 km
48 km
Плачковица1046 mPeakPlachkovitsa is a picturesque summit that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and a challenging ascent.
53 km
53 km
Dolno KamartsiVillageDolno Kamartsi is a traditional Bulgarian village with a charming atmosphere and serves as a great rest stop during the journey.
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72 km
Gorno KamartsiVillageGorno Kamartsi is a scenic village nestled in the Balkan Mountains, offering breathtaking views and a tranquil setting for a rest stop.
77 km
77 km
Малък Вълчи камък1017 mPeakMalak Valchi Kamak is a fascinating natural rock formation that adds uniqueness to this road cycling route.
94 km
94 km
Чеканица652 mPeakChekanitsa is a small village with traditional Bulgarian houses and serves as a picturesque stopover on the route.
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96 km
BotevgradTown114 km
114 km
Правешки връх671 mPeakPraveshki Vrah is the highest peak in the Etropole region, offering scenic views and a challenging climb for cyclists.
121 km
121 km
EtropoleTownEtropole is the starting point of the route and offers a picturesque scenery with its Clock Tower marking the beginning of the journey.
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121 km
Finish: Етрополе City centerEtropole: Exploring picturesque landscapes while cycling in Etropole
Cycling routes from Etropole:
Etropole Gravel Loop Prafeshki Vrah Adventure Road Route The Gravel Adventure Etropole and Sveti Atanas Gravel Route Etropole to Koprivshtitsa Road Cycling Route Antonski Vodopad Road Route Etropole to Ratitsa Road Cycling Route Beliya Kamak and Cherni Vit Road Route Gusenets and Bailovo Gravel Route Road Cycling Adventure near Etropole Etropole to Plachkovitsa Road Cycling Route Etropole Gravel Adventure
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Pravets](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/bulgaria/yugozapaden/pravets-4.webp)
![Image of Mirkovo](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/bulgaria/yugozapaden/mirkovo-4.webp)
![Image of Chelopech](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/bulgaria/yugozapaden/chelopech-5.webp)
![Image of Zlatitsa](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/bulgaria/yugozapaden/zlatitsa-3.webp)
![Image of Botevgrad](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/bulgaria/yugozapaden/botevgrad-5.webp)
![Image of Pirdop](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/bulgaria/yugozapaden/pirdop-3.webp)
![Image of Teteven](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/bulgaria/severozapaden/teteven-5.webp)
![Image of Yablanitsa](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/bulgaria/severozapaden/yablanitsa-5.webp)
![Image of Gorna Malina](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/bulgaria/yugozapaden/gorna-malina-3.webp)