The breathtaking road to Dzhanka Saddle

Dzhanka Saddle is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.346m (7,696ft) above sea level, located in Bulgaria. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Dzhanka Saddle

Where is Dzhanka Saddle?

The pass is located on the boundary between Sofia and Blagoevgrad provinces, in the southwestern part of the country, within the Rila National Park. At the summit, there’s a fire lookout tower.

Can I drive to Dzhanka Saddle?

Set high in the Rila Mountains, the road to the summit is totally unpaved and impassable in winters. 4x4 vehicles only. It’s closed to private vehicles.

How long is the road to Dzhanka Saddle?

The road to the summit is very steep, hitting an 18% maximum gradient through some of the ramps. The ascent is 7.6 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 438 meters. The average gradient is 5.76%.
Pic: Ivan Stoimenov

 

 

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