Bulgaria · Pirin / Struma
Kresna Gorge
A fast, scenic run along the Struma with plenty of character and a southern spirit.
Blagoevgrad → Sandanski
- Distance
- 74 km
- Level
- Medium
- Type
- Gorge
- Season
- April - October
Highlights
- Kresna
- Struma
- Pirin
- Warm season
Must ride
★ 8.5/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops
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