Access & conditions
Hiking in Bulgaria by train and bus: trailheads, tickets, bikes
Reach Bulgarian gorges and mountains without a car: BDZ stations near trails, the Rhodope narrow-gauge line, Vitosha buses, tickets and bikes on trains.
8 min read
Plan & photograph
Itineraries, seasons, gear and practicalities for getting there and back.
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Gear & preparation
Sleeping bag temperature ratings: Comfort vs Lower Limit
What the ISO Comfort, Lower Limit and Extreme ratings mean, why two 30°F bags can differ by 4°C, and how your sleeping mat changes the number you need.
5 min read
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Gear & preparation
Power bank capacity explained: mAh, watt-hours and real output
Why a 10,000 mAh power bank delivers far less at the USB port, how to compare banks in watt-hours, how many phone charges to expect and the 2026 flight rules.
5 min read
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- ReferenceRoad tripsWikipedia
- OrganisationThe seven Leave No Trace principlesLeave No Trace
- VideoREI - skills and gear explainersYouTube