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      Sofia trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, rocky and flowy. Scenery includes lakes and waterfalls. Common trail features include rock gardens, berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include shuttle access. Popular destinations include Vitosha and Pancharevo Gorge.
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      Region Status
      Open as of 18 hours

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      108
      Trails Mountain Bike
      105
      Trails E-Bike
      91
      Trails Gravel Bike
      32
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      10
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      5
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      96
      Trails Trail Running
      96
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      163 miles
      Total Descent
      74,738 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,608 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,474 ft
      Reports
      1,106
      Photos
      247
      Completed Counter
      3,880

      Articles

      Video: Freeriding in an Eastern European Quarry
      Jul 19, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Searching for Utah-esque terrain in Bulgaria.

      Sub Regions

      Popular Sofia Mountain Biking Trails

      • 85 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 93 ft • 105 •
      Marked trail - follow the blue signs
      • 90 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 33 ft • 85 •
      Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 65 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 83 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 4.6 • 1,532 ft • 0 ft • 74 •
      Local riding spot for all Sofia bikers.
      • 80 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 19 ft • 71 •
      The upper part of the trail starts with rocky sections and steep switchbacks with loose rocks. In the middle, the switchbacks become easier and with less rocks. In the end, you can either cut the switchbacks with the many possible...
      • 60 ★ 4.9 • 1 mile • 13 ft • 71 •
      This track is mainly ridden by DH bikers. Numerous jumps. In the middle of the track there is two separate jump lines. There is asphalt road which takes you almost to the start of the trail. You can have a friend shuttle you. Really...
      • 100 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 16 ft • 69 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 3 ft • 68 •
      "Pumba" is MTB trail in Lyulin mountain, above the "Bonsovi polyani" hut, built by TD "Boeritsa" with the help of Dobromir Dobrev from Bike Ventures and many volunteers in 2022-2023. Initially, the lower part of the track was built,...

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides

      Yesterday

      • 3 rides
      Past Week
      • 21 rides

      Sofia Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 2.0 • 12 miles • 2,521 ft • 1 • Loop •
      What is it? The tour of Lozenska planina is a bike race that we plan to organise for the first time in...
      25 miles • 4,805 ft • 1 • Loop •
      What is it? The tour of Lozenska planina is a bike race that we plan to organise for the first time in...
      7 miles • 1,480 ft • 0 • Loop •
      Marked HS routes in Vitosha Nature Park - Boyana Continuing with the marked routes in Vitosha National...
      24 miles • 5,483 ft • 0 •
      60 miles • 6,285 ft • 0 • Point to Point • Race •
      In short - this is Bulgarian Race XCO, taking place every year at June. Below you can find the official...
      12 miles • 2,180 ft • 1 • Race •
      Lozenska planina 20 km - Sofia, Bulgaria

      Photos of Sofia Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Sofia Mountain Bike

      Ive Got Summer on My Mind
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      0:06 | 25 | Sep 11, 2023
      Casual Riding
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      0:06 | 14 | Sep 11, 2023
      Casual Riding
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      0:09 | 15 | Sep 11, 2023
      MTB Drop Crash
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      0:06 | 215 | Nov 28, 2021
      The Demo Rider
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      2:33 | 140 | Mar 28, 2021
      WHD Massive Crash
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      0:10 | 116 | Jan 23, 2021
      Bear Paw Ride
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      0:29 | 106 | Jan 6, 2021
      light training
      mtb
      2:43 | 371 | Aug 4, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Oct 26, 2026 @ 11:35am
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      Recent Comments

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      aplcedtrailPeika DHпо-добре не
      Oct 7, 2026 @ 11:49pm
      Oct 7, 2026
      MichaellwajoTtrailBorisova flowWould not recommend if you are into jumps ....
      Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:54pm
      Jun 22, 2026
      TomayDN9jXtrailUpper RollercoasterSuoer Nice Trail!! I Recommend it totally.
      Jul 14, 2025 @ 12:06pm
      Jul 14, 2025
      Inter82trailPumbaThe best trail around Sofia!
      Nov 4, 2023 @ 12:18am
      Nov 4, 2023
      YoanawT3bdJtrailSimeonovoThere is a fallen tree somewhere in the middle...
      Sep 25, 2023 @ 4:25am
      Sep 25, 2023

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike105159 miles74,577 ft108 miles5,607 ft
      #779#12441,106617,851
      E-Bike91140 miles62,234 ft91 miles5,574 ft
      #495#91,0742,635
      Gravel Bike3258 miles6,588 ft20 miles5,600 ft
      #395#24152
      Adaptive Bike1015 miles1,499 ft4 miles3,081 ft
      #236#213317
      Winter Fat Bike57 miles1,483 ft3 miles1,601 ft
      #363#420
      Horse24 miles906 ft2 miles1,381 ft
      34
      Hike96151 miles65,968 ft98 miles5,607 ft
      #781#41,0891,136
      Trail Running96151 miles65,968 ft98 miles5,607 ft
      #540#311,089670
      Dirtbike/Moto12 miles118 ft1,434 ft1,381 ft
      33
      ATV/ORV/OHV12 miles656 ft2 miles656 ft
      34

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Sofia?
      Sofia has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sofia?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sofia are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Sofia?
      There are 3 parking locations listed in Sofia. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Sofia?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sofia?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sofia?
      ▼ How many trails are in Sofia?
      Sofia has a total of 108 trails. Of those, 105 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sofia to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sofia?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Sofia is Dragalevski monastery to Bay Krastyo uphill shortcut with 752 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sofia?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Sofia is Black Peak - Blue Arrow shelter with 2,191 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Sofia?
      Sofia supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Sofia?
      The following bike services are available in Sofia:
      • Bike Shop (20)
      • Club (2)
      Browse the full Sofia directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sofia?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Sofia is Dragalevski monastery to Bay Krastyo uphill shortcut with an average grade of 13.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Sofia?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Sofia. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are there any trails with waterfalls in Sofia?
      Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Sofia. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Sofia?
      The overall region status for Sofia is Clear / Green. Out of 93 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 74
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 14
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 5
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Sofia?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Sofia:
      • Variable: 4 trails
      Check the Sofia trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Sofia?
      Yes, Sofia supports e-bike riding. There are 28 trails in Sofia that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Sofia?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Sofia?
      The highest summit in Sofia is Голям Резен at 7,464 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sofia?
      The most popular Strava segments in Sofia are:
      • Wood to hut decline (3,791 athletes)
      • Wood climb (3,727 athletes)
      • В100 - Бистрица-Симеоново последно спускане (3,556 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Sofia.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sofia?
      Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Sofia. View all adaptive trails in Sofia for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Sofia?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Sofia directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sofia?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Sofia?
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