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Satellite view of the best driving roads in Bulgaria

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Driving roads in Bulgaria

All 2 driving roads in Bulgaria on one interactive map, each with its route, climb and best seasons.

Roads2mapped
Combined60 mi97 km of driving
High point1,521 m4,990 ft
Satellite map of Shipka Pass, Bulgaria

Shipka Pass

I-5Bulgaria

30 mi · 59 min · 6 hairpins
Satellite map of Beklemeto Pass, Bulgaria

Beklemeto Pass

II-35Bulgaria

31 mi · 1 h 4 min · 1,521 m summit

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Bulgarian Mountain Roads

Passes of the Balkan range and the Rhodopes

2 roads · 60 mi

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Driving in Bulgaria: common questions

What is the best driving road in Bulgaria?
Shipka Pass is the place to start. The Shipka Pass carries the E85 over the Balkan range between Gabrovo and the Valley of Roses, climbing to 1,185 m through dense forest with sweeping summit panoramas.
How many great driving roads does Bulgaria have?
2 roads in our catalogue, 60 miles of driving in all, every one traced from OpenStreetMap.
When is the best time to drive in Bulgaria?
Most of the roads here are at their best in spring and summer. Several of the higher routes close over winter, so check the season before a cold-weather trip.
What is the highest road in Bulgaria?
Beklemeto Pass is the highest, climbing to about 1,521 m (4,990 ft).