Sofia's mountain is 30 minutes from the city centre. Hiking, cable car, mountain restaurants — the perfect day trip between Eurovision shows.
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Simeonovo gondola takes you from Sofia's suburbs to 1800m in just 8 minutes. Runs daily 08:30–17:00. Buy tickets on site.
May is perfect hiking weather — green trails, wildflowers, no snow below 1500m. The Aleko circular trail (2h) is ideal for first-timers.
Restaurant Aleko at 1800m serves traditional Bulgarian food with panoramic views over the entire Sofia valley. Book ahead on weekends.
Go early — mountain weather can change after 2pm. Start at 9am, hike, have lunch at Aleko, back in Sofia by 3pm.
Bus 122 from Orlov Most (Eagles Bridge) directly to Aleko. Or metro to Simeonovo + cable car. No car needed.
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