The path links the Narechenski Bani spa resort with the village of Kosovo in the central Rhodopes, Asenovgrad municipality. It is waymarked in green and is about 5 km long.
It starts in Narechenski Bani, passes the Solenoto mineral spring and comes out in the upper part of Kosovo. The village is higher than the resort, so towards Kosovo the path is mostly uphill.
Kosovo has kept its National Revival Rhodope architecture: the village has 63 listed cultural monuments, five of them of national importance. The Church of the Dormition, built in 1851, is the work of master builder Hadzhi Georgi Stanchovski, who also built houses in Plovdiv’s Old Town. The village also has an ethnographic museum. Narechenski Bani is one of Bulgaria’s best-known spa resorts; the Eye Spring is at its western edge.
A short hike on a waymarked path, suitable for a half-day walk. Comfortable hiking shoes are enough.
Narechenski Bani is 24 km south-west of Asenovgrad, on the main Plovdiv – Smolyan road (II-86). Kosovo is about 30 km from Asenovgrad.
Plovdiv region
7.2 km away
Smolyan region
8.9 km away
Narechenski Bani – Kosovo is located in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Narechenski Bani – Kosovo 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.
Narechenski Bani – Kosovo 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.
