Bulgaria · Eastern Stara Planina
Varbitsa Pass
A wilder, less crowded pass with character, suited to riders looking for something different.
Shumen → Kotel
- Distance
- 91 km
- Level
- Hard
- Type
- Pass
- Season
- April - October
Highlights
- Varbitsa Pass
- Kotel
- Less traffic
- Eastern Balkan
Must ride
★ 8.5/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops
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