Sofia, capital of Bulgaria, is the 13th largest city in the European Union. The city is surrounded by mountain, including the imposing Vitosha Mountain. Sofia has some grand older buildings and an attractive historic center, and remnants of more brutalist Soviet-era architecture. The best running in Sofia centers around the numerous large parks near the city center. Sofia is one of the few major European cities that doesn’t have have major a major body of water as a central feature!
The best places to run in Sofia are in the four principal parks, featuring many km of forested trails: in the southern area, Borisova Gradina Park, Loven Park, and South Park. North of Blvd. Bulgaria is West Park and North Park, plus Sofia’s commercial center and old town. For a 15 km, nearly all off-road run, our ‘park spectacular’ links the three southern parks and the National Palace area. We’ve also put together a 10 km ‘runseeing’ tour that hits Sofia’s commercial and historic highlights, plus some pleasant small parks and gardens. Vitosha Mountain, only 10 km from Sofia, is the city’s is major recreational playground, with trails for runners of all abilities.
Sofia has lovely, warm summers but is also one of Europe’s snowier cities — be prepared in winter! A good transport system includes two metro lines an an extensive tram and bus system.
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