The Kutra eco trail is a loop above Asenovgrad, on the northern slopes of the Rhodopes, past Kutra peak (555 m). It is marked in green, it is about 6 km long, and the loop takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.
The start is outside the Angel Kanchev school in Asenovgrad.
There is a car park in front of the school.
From the school the path passes the chapels of St Athanasius and St George and the first fountain under an old plane tree, then climbs stone steps between the houses to a forest path. A dirt track leads to the St Nestor chapel, with views over the Thracian plain and the Balkan range. Two switchbacks bring you to the meadow below Kutra peak (about 510 m). From there the path drops through forest to Danyova cheshma, with a gazebo and benches, and returns to town past more chapels. There are four fountains along the way.
Moderate: about 240 m of climbing, with a short steep stretch at the start. It uses streets, a dirt track and forest path.
All year. In summer start early, as the shade is mainly in the forest around Danyova cheshma.
The loop closes in town by the Dalbokata church of the Dormition, the oldest working church in Asenovgrad. The Slavchova path and the route to Bachkovo Monastery also start in town.
Plovdiv region
1.3 km away
Plovdiv region
1.5 km away
Plovdiv region
1.6 km away
Kutra Eco Trail is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Kutra Eco Trail is most easily reached by car. Use the coordinates above to navigate, or open the location in OpenStreetMap or your preferred maps app for turn-by-turn directions. Public transport options vary by region — for remote destinations a rental car gives the most flexibility.
Kutra Eco Trail is best walked from May through October, when the trail is clear of snow and weather is generally stable. Summer middays can be hot at lower altitudes — start early. Winter walking requires proper gear and route knowledge.
Suitability depends on the specific route. Bulgarian trails range from paved family-friendly paths to multi-day high-mountain crossings. Check the length, elevation gain, and surface before setting off. Sturdy footwear, water, and a basic map (offline or paper) are essential even on short walks.
