Kiliite - Vladaia
Kiliite - Vladaia
Address
Vitosha
GPS
42.651207288956, 23.219664098744
Length: 10.0 km | Ascent: 350 м | Descent: 350 м | Level of technical difficulty: Medium (R1, R2, T1, T2, T3)
Level of physical exertion: Low
Duration: 1-2 hours
Water: 1 л
Food: not necessary
Outreach Mostly trails + some dirt roads and asphalt on the streets of Vladaia.
A wonderful route on the northwestern slopes of Vitosha, 10 km long and includes two great and quite easy, but interesting trails, some alleys and some steep streets in Vladaya. Although the trails are relatively low gradient and mostly smooth, the difficulty indicated for the route is medium because the first trail is narrow in many places and has a steep slope on one side, which would be challenging for the less confident among you. However, the main descent is suitable even for beginners. The physical exertion is also right on the border between low and medium.
Stage 1 Kiliite - Vladaia
The start is at the end of Knyazhevo, just before the Blackbird on the main road to Pernik. Cross the main road and drive 30-40 m straight, then turn right along a very narrow street towards Vladaya. At point 3 turn left and drive to point 04 where the street ends. Immediately to the left begins the trail to Vladaya, which all the time runs above the Vladaya River and although in many places the gradient is gentle, there are also places where you will encounter steep climbs. The trail is quite varied - it is wider in places, but there are also quite a few narrows. At point 06 another trail comes from the left, but you have to continue straight on. At p.07 you cross a stream on a bridge and the path seems to get lost for a moment - you have to go slightly downhill first, then turn sharp left and uphill, and there you should find it cutting up the slope again. Continuing towards Vladaya you reach point 10 and emerge at the end of a dead end street.
Stage 2 Vladaia-Kiliite
For this stage, we recommend you follow the GPS track carefully or indulge your adventurous spirit and improvise. The goal is to reach the lane to the Quiet Corner (item 18). Continue climbing up this lane until you pass a shelter on the left. After this, at p.19 look for a narrow but clear path on the left and get ready for a nice descent! The trail will take you into the Kiliite villa area, and it is gently sloping and well surfaced throughout, so even beginners can ride almost without difficulty. When you reach the first houses (p.22) and continue a little further along the street , at p.23 you have to turn sharp left along a path into a gully. After a while it widens, turns into a dirt road and brings you out on the street. "You turn left and down the road to the starting point.