Elenski Balkan cycling route

The route begins in the centre of Elena where there are a couple of parking lots. From that point, we leave the town going south-west, by first climbing and then descending to the valley of Veselina River. From Bagalevtsi through Todyuvtsi to Drenta we follow the river for almost 15 km. This part of the route includes alternating slight climbs and descents and it is very pleasant. Then come the offroad part - steep uphill above Drenta and then downhill to Badevtsi. From there, the descent, unfortunately, continues on an asphalt road and then we return to Elena on the said road passing to the south of Yovkovtsi dam.