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SULTANS TRAIL

The Sultans Trail is a long-distance hiking and cycling trail from Vienna to Istanbul, with a length of 2500 km. It takes an average person 15 weeks to complete the entire Sultans Trail. Cyclists need around 4 weeks to do so.

Nature, History and Culture

The trail runs through amazing nature and idyllic old villages with Ottoman, Habsburg, Byzantine, Roman and Communist heritage, from archaeological sites, old monasteries to brutalist architecture. As many civilizations had their influence you will be surprised by this rich mishmash of cultures.

When you are interested in nature, history and culture you will love this old route to Istanbul. The different trade routes, wars and rules have all left their traces, this route is full of memories of the ancient past that you can find in the most unlikely places.

IMPRESSIONS

Пътят на султана е незабравимо преживяване

The Sultan’s journey is an unforgettable experience

Преживей емоцията по Пътя на султана

Experience the emotion on the Sultan’s Path

Пътят на султана – палитра от светове

The way of the sultan – a palette of worlds

Mihaela Kircheva

Tourmanager, Nature Adventures Rhodope mountains

Пътят на султана е незабравимо преживяване

The Sultan’s journey is an unforgettable experience

Преживей емоцията по Пътя на султана

Experience the emotion on the Sultan’s Path

Пътят на султана – палитра от светове

The way of the sultan – a palette of worlds

Mihaela Kircheva

Tourmanager, Nature Adventures Rhodope mountains

Пътят на султана е незабравимо преживяване

The Sultan’s journey is an unforgettable experience

Преживей емоцията по Пътя на султана

Experience the emotion on the Sultan’s Path

Пътят на султана – палитра от светове

The way of the sultan – a palette of worlds

Mihaela Kircheva

Tourmanager, Nature Adventures Rhodope mountains

Total distance in km

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Countries

Monuments

Natural reserves

Sultans Trail Values

Leave no trace
Respect for nature and other cultures

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“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”
― Lao Tzu