ST713 Asenovgrad - Cherven

Stage in the Sultans Trail, a historic and cultural long-distance hiking route from Vienna to Istanbul.

Covering 13.2 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 2 hours and 57 minutes.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Look for the ST713 trail markings to stay on the official route.

As an International Walking Network (IWN) route, this trail is part of a network connecting countries across Europe and beyond. Quality standards for surface and signage are consistently high.