What are the highest roads in Bulgaria?
Located in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, the Republic of Bulgaria may be Europe's 16th-largest country, yet it boasts a remarkable diversity of topographical features. Over one-third of its territory is dominated by impressive mountain ranges, most notably the formidable Rila, Pirin, and the lengthy Balkan Mountains. This landscape transitions dramatically from the Black Sea coast to snow-capped peaks, creating a high-relief environment.
It is within these ranges—with their ancient forests and deep valleys—that Bulgaria’s road builders have carved spectacular routes, offering drivers a chance to conquer some of the highest and most scenic mountain passes in the country.
Highest roads in Bulgaria
| Mountain road | Elevation | Province | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintcheto Road | 2.553m (8,375ft) | Kyustendil | Gravel |
| Goljam Medarnik | 2.541m (8,336ft) | Sofia | Gravel |
| Todorka | 2.534m (8,313ft) | Blagoevgrad | Gravel |
| Markudzhik | 2.479m (8,133ft) | Sofia | Gravel |
| Musalenski ezera | 2.399m (7,870ft) | Sofia | Gravel |
| Kalin Reservoir | 2.398m (7,867ft) | Kyustendil | Gravel |
| Botev Peak | 2.376m (7,795ft) | Lovec-Plovdiv | Gravel |
| Karagyol Reservoir | 2.359m (7,739ft) | Kyustendil | Gravel |
| Yastrebets summit | 2.358m (7,736ft) | Sofia | Gravel |
| Dzhanka Saddle | 2.346m (7,696ft) | Sofia-Blagoevgrad | Gravel |