Dunav Ultra Cycle Route
Along the Danube River to The Black Sea in Bulgaria
CLASSIC VERSION – Blue line – Paved roads only (Overlaps EuroVelo 6)
TOURIST VERSION – Orange line – Dirt, gravel and “hidden” roads included
Last updated (30.7.2019)
IN BRIEF: Our team is operating all over the Danube region in Bulgaria since 2014. At present days we are trusted resource for cycle travelers all over the world. Whether you are a transcontinental transit traveler or Danube passionate explorer, please read carefully our recommendation notes below.
Hello friends,
Riding a bicycle along the Bulgarian side of the Danube is an amazing experience and adventure. Although you can find information on the Internet and various maps of the region, keep in mind – the whole Danube journey in Bulgaria has its “tricky” moments. During the travel you’ll be challenged to climb a hilly terrain, to visit almost abandoned villages, to miss finding a bicycle repair shop, or maybe you will get lost in translation (locals barely speak a foreign language).
As you already know, relying only on a GPS device or an outdated printed map is not the best solution when you travel through an unknown area as the Danube bank of Bulgaria is. That’s why we started organizing expeditions since 2014 on a regular basis to research the area, collect the latest information, present it on our website and communicate the needs of the cyclists to the locals.
Already five years later, we know each paved, gravel or even dirt “hidden” road next to the river, each guest house or hotel, all local bicycle repair stores. We have built a strong network with the locals – nowadays we are a trusted resource for everything related to cycling along the Danube in Bulgaria.
In order to be more adequate and accurate with the information, we divided our Dunav Ultra Cycle Route in CLASSIC and TOURIST versions. If your goal is to travel safely and following a plan from Vidin to Silistra, please use the CLASSIC version.
Want to go further and jump “into the wild”? Than the TOURIST version is awaiting you. There are some parts near the river which after your visit them, you’ll be impressed by the pristine nature, exotic birds and beautiful islands. For your safety and best experience, we STRONGLY recommend using an experienced leader/guide for the TOURIST part of the route.Keep cycling…
Boris Begamov
Dunav Ultra Cycle Route
Founder
PART I: Village of KUDELIN - City of VIDIN
CLASSIC VERSION
Kudelin, Vrav, Novo Selo, Florentin, Negovanovtsi, Kapitanovtsi, Vidin
TOURIST VERSION
Kudelin, Vrav, Novo Selo, Florentin, Yasen, (off road) Gomotartzi, Koshava,(off road) Vidin
This tourist part is not recommended without a guide. Need a guide? Ask here!
Part II - City of VIDIN - City of LOM
CLASSIC VERSION, TOURIST VERSION
Attention! High traffic!
Vidin, Dunavtsi, Tsar Simeonovo, Botevo, Archar, Dobri Dol, Slivata, Orsoya, Lom
Part III - City of LOM - City of ORYAHOVO
CLASSIC VERSION, TOURIST VERSION
Lom, Kovatchitsa, Gorni Tzibar, Kozloduy, Harletz, Glozhene, Mizia, Oryachovo
Part IV - City of ORYAHOVO - City of GOULYANTSI
CLASSIC VERSION
Oryachovo, Ostrov, Krushovene, Gigen, Zagrazhden, Dabovan, Goulyantsi
TOURIST VERSION
Oryachovo, Ostrov, Gorni Vadin, Dolni Vadin, Gorni Vadin, Krushovene, Baikal, Gigen, Zagrazhden, Dabovan, Goulyantsi
Part V - City of GOULYANTSI - City of NIKOPOL
CLASSIC VERSION, TOURIST VERSION
Goulyantsi, Milkovitsa, Dolni Vit, Somovit, Cherkovitsa, Nikopol
Part VI - City of NIKOPOL - City of SVISHTOV
CLASSIC VERSION,
Nikopol, Vabel, Lyubenovo, Lozitsa, Byala Voda, Dekov, Oresh, Belene, Svishtov
TOURIST VERSION
Nikopol, Vabel, Lyubenovo, Lozitsa, Byala Voda, Dekov, Belene, Sviloza AD, Svishtov
Part VII - City of SVISHTOV - City of RUSE
CLASSIC VERSION
Svishtov, Vardim, Krivina, Novgrad, Belyanovo, Beltzov, Tsenovo, Dve Mogili, Ivanovo, Basarbovo, Ruse
TOURIST VERSION
Svishtov, Vardim, Krivina, (off road) Batin, (off road) Mechka, Ivanovo, Basarbovo, Ruse
This tourist part is not recommended without a guide. Need a guide? Ask here!
Part VIII - City of RUSE - City of TUTRAKAN
CLASSIC VERSION
Attention! Possible traffic!
Ruse, Marten, Slivo pole, Ryachovo, Brashlen, Babovo, Nova Cherna, Tutrakan
TOURIST VERSION (Since at the area was found ASF, the Tourist version is CLOSED until 28.08.19 )
Ruse, Marten, Sandrovo, (off road) Slivo pole, Ryachovo, (off road) Kalimok/Brashlen, (off road) Nova Cherna, (off road), Tutrakan
This tourist part is not recommended without a guide. Need a guide? Ask here!
Part IX - City of TUTRAKAN - City of SILISTRA
CLASSIC VERSION
Attention! Possible traffic! (from Zafirovo to Silistra)
Tutrakan, Pozharevo, Dunavets, Dolno Ryachovo, Zafirovo, Kolarovo, Srebarna, Aidemir, Silistra
TOURIST VERSION (Since at the area was found ASF, the Tourist version is CLOSED until 28.08.19 )
Tutrakan, Pozharevo, Dunavets, Dolno Ryachovo, (off road) Malak Preslavets, (off road)
Garvan, Popina, Vetren, (off road) Srebarna, Aidemir, Silistra
This tourist part is not recommended without a guide. Need a guide? Ask here!
Part X - City of SILISTRA - City of DOBRICH
CLASSIC VERSION, TOURIST VERSION
Silistra, Bogorovo, Sredishte, Kolartsi, Hitovo, Vodnyantsi, Karabelit, Dobrich
Part XI - City of DOBRICH - Village of KARDAM
CLASSIC VERSION, TOURIST VERSION
Dobrich, Stefan Karadzha, General Toshevo, Kardam
Part XII - Village of KARDAM - Village of DURANKULAK
CLASSIC VERSION, TOURIST VERSION
Kardam, Chernookovo, Spasovo, Bezhanovo, Zahari Stoyanovo, Staevtsi, Durankulak
THE BLACK SEA COST - END POINT
