Hiking 260km on The Five Mountains Trail E4 in Bulgaria

The year of 2020 was not a regular travel year, however with an adventurous mindset, it was still possible to go out there and explore.
One of the adventures that caught my eye was the E4 trail in the Bulgarian mountains (also known as The Five mountains trail), which is a 260km trail crossing through 5 different mountains, and a part of the E4 Trans European hiking trail.
Grab a snack and a cup of tea, and let me take you along this 10-day hiking journey.
Story, filming & editing: Lyubo Yanev
Instagram: / bubo_yanev
(Description in Bulgarian)
Маршрут Е4 България
Годината 2020-та не бе обикновена година за пътуване, но с приключенски дух, се намират решения за опознаване на света.
Едно от тези приключения което ми грабна окото бе маршрутът Е4, наричан още Петте планини, които е 260км маршрут прекосявайки пет български планини (Витоша, Верила, Рила, Пирин и Славянка).
Това видео разказва преживяването от 10-дневното изживяване на похода Е4.
Приятно гледане!
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[@jimmythelurkey]

This deserves more views

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am happy with it's reach so far, but if more people can watch it and get inspired by it, even better :) Cheers!

[@BBQDad463]

My ancestors came to the USA from Eastern Europe roughly 110 to 130 years ago. I did not know that my ancestral homelands held such beauty. Truly this was a beautiful trek. Perhaps, some day, I could hike there, if I can first find the Fountain of Youth. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for watching! So many incredible places around here! Nature for me is what makes this place so special, I hope you will get the chance to visit one day!

[@wtn]

Beautiful Bulgarian nature ! Wonderful views! Excellent filming! I liked and subscribed, see you...

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, Enjoy your summer!

[@DanBecker]

This was SO GOOD! Great job on the video! I would LOVE to hike there some day.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for your comment Dan! I'm glad that my video reached to you, and I hope you will get the chance to hike through those not very well known mountains in Bulgaria one day :) And in the meantime, there is a fresh new upload, now from the well known Dolomites. A different experience with a lot more infrastructure (and thus more people as well), but also huge iconic peaks.. :)

[@LucasP1993]

Beautiful video Lyubo! After seeing this video, I decided to also hike the whole Bulgarian section of the E4 this summer. It was so worth it! Greets from Belgium!

[@luboyanev]

Oh wow! I'm glad to hear that it inspired you, and that you also had a great experience in these beautiful mountains!!

[@v.n.2039]

What a beautiful landscape. 💪👏👍🏻 Greetings from Switzerland!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! So much beautiful scenery in Switzerland as well!

[@viktordzhorgov]

Чудесен филм! Уловил си магията на планините по най-добрия начин. С това видео ще мотивираш много хора, да видят тази красота със собствените си очи и да изживеят това приключение! Успех!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря Викторе, надявам се и аз също видеото да вдъхнови хората да видят красотите в планините ни и да се грижат за запазването на природата. Поздрави :)

[@fujifatbike5793]

Aaaaahhhh....Bulgaria is such a beautiful country! The landscape is so diverse with mountainous peeks, deep valleys, lakes and plateaus. It reminds me of Patagonia, except for the huts though. What a beautiful and inspiring hike. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Much respect!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! Yeah, its a beautiful place and unique in its own way, Happy hiking!

[@harsimran9888]

Pretty sure that after a year or two this will surely hit million+ views!

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, thank you! It's all in the hands of the KZbin algorithm :) And in the meantime there is a fresh new upload from a new hike 😋

[@walkoutdoor]

Прекрасное путешествие, очень много красивых мест. Мое желание походить по горам Болгарии становится все больше👍 Надеюсь, что все у меня получится🙏

[@luboyanev]

Спасибо! Thank you, I hope you get a chance to visit some of these places!

[@andrelevent7969]

Посетите Велико Тырново, Рилский монастырь, и сами горы Родопы. Сам не смог, был проездом, но горы вокруг старой столицы Болгарии очаровали.

[@andrelevent7969]

" Не выходи из комнаты, не совершай ошибку, зачем тебе солнце, если ты куришь "Шипку"..." ( это из Бродского ). А "Шипка" и "Родопи" - марки болгарских сигарет ( к слову, сам не курю - пусть моё здоровье заберут горы. )

[@HikingHansen]

Such a great video, Lyubo 🙌 This along with a cup of coffee in the morning 10/10

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, thank you! I am glad you could enjoy your watching experience :)

[@CrazyHikers]

The views, trails, scenery is just incredible. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it, it's indeed an incredible trail!

[@RossellaLolli]

Hi! Excellent video with great footage my friend. 👍 174 kind regards.👫

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am glad you could appreciate it!

[@RossellaLolli]

@@luboyanev Hey thank you my friend how are you🤗 new friends here

[@luboyanev]

@@RossellaLolli Doing good thank you, I can see you are from Italy, I would love to make a hiking film from there in the near future!

[@RossellaLolli]

@@luboyanev Welcome dear friend ,yes we have beautiful mountains thank you very much

[@julianday5466]

Terrific! Well done Lyubo - such an interesting and well crafted film. Thank you for introducing us to this beautiful region and for sharing your grandmother's wonderful singing too! Bulgaria now on my must visit list.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you so much! I am glad I could inspire you! So many places with beautiful nature there!

[@c.r.g.r.dep.6384]

Beautiful, I am in love with Bulgaria. Bogudare nogu

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, I am glad you enjoyed it, I can see you know a few words to help you on a trip to Bulgaria :) Enjoy your summer

[@ReskatorDZ]

Замечательный фильм!!! Благодарю за рассказ!

[@luboyanev]

С удоволствие!! Приятно лято!

[@NaoZingLen]

not tired of watching till the end, thank you for your video,

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! And btw. I just uploaded a new video that you might like as well :)

[@iordanhristov7111]

Евала! Страхотно видео и приключение! Браво, много вдъхновяващо! Успех!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря, радвам се че ви вдъхнови :)

[@sharondavis8003]

Breathtaking mountains & forest trails. Enjoyed the trip. 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️🇺🇸

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, Cheers from Europe!

[@luckyotter623]

This video was beautifully done. I would love to visit Bulgaria someday. What a beautiful country.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I hope you will get a chance to experience the nature in Bulgaria one day.

[@Thiago-B.]

I'll thank you again for sharing the subtitles! Make a video for an hour about the equipment you used and something that everyone loves to see too! May the pandemic allow you to make more videos like this! They are amazing! Thanks for sharing. Thanks from Brazil.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you again for commenting, and I might make a gear video after the next hike. And I do plan on going on another hike, so hopefully there should be another hiking documentary coming some time in the future (most likely to be released in the fall or winter). Cheers!

[@fatundi]

Толкова много имах нуждата да видя това видео! Прекрасно е. На места направо ми се напълниха очите със сълзи от красотата и някак бе толкова естествено и хубаво заснето и преразказано цялото преживяване, че се почувствах сякаш и аз съм там. Чудесна работа. Ще следя с удоволствие видеата! :)

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря за хубавия коментар Фати! Радвам се че е видеото е имало такъв ефект. Като е по наште планини човек как да не се постарае малко повече да направи нещо хубаво за гледане :) Поздрави и весело лято!

[@gumotx]

New to this channel and am hooked! Thanks for taking us along. Texas doesn’t have mountains like this.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I am glad I could take you along and that it was enjoyable to watch :) Yes Texas might not be the most mountainous place, but the US has some truly incredible nature, can't wait to get back on those trails again :) Cheers!

[@MrGoom11]

Beautiful video and adventure! Keep the videos coming!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! That is the plan, though it might take more than half an year before the next hiking adventure video comes out... Cheers!

[@hristokrushkin1417]

Невероятно видео. Продължавай в същия дух!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря! Такъв е планът :)

[@lauramarin1490]

Such a beautiful video, and such beautiful mountains, thank you!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it and appreciated the beauty of the mountains!

[@TheSilentHiker]

What a great enjoyable video! 🇧🇬

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, Cheers!

[@chavdarfilipov1465]

Страхотно и вдъхновяващо! Благодаря, че ни направи свои спътници!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря, радвам се че ви хареса! Току-що качих и ново видео от доломитите, което се надявам също да може да ви вдъхнови :)

[@DarioVillirilli]

Beautiful video! Great shots and storytelling. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it, new video is in the works.

[@Poolisfilm]

The trail and the video are amazing! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@luboyanev]

Thanks for your comment, I am glad you appreciated it!

[@relaxingvideosnorthwest3646]

Great video! Thank you.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@Paul-travl]

Amazing!!! Beautiful work brother

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it!!

[@MartinHervy]

What a trip! It was a real pleasure to follow you along. I really like the voice over style. Hope to see more from you. I subbed :)

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! New video is actually in the works, stay tuned :) PS: It might take more than a month 🤷‍♂🙂

[@SchmittsPeter]

Beautiful trail, thanks for the documentation.

[@luboyanev]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!!

[@disseminateourstrength9268]

You nailed it man! Glad you enjoyed your multi-day backyard walk, naturally!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, glad you also enjoyed watching it!

[@WalkaboutLad]

A great insight into a fantastic route and location! Thanks for creating and sharing. 😊

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for watching! It was a beautiful hike indeed :)

[@baruskas]

wow, this is amazing!! absolutely loved visiting Rila mountains last year, now I am stoked to hike a lot more of Bulgarian beautiful mountains

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I grew up by Rila mountain, but I was also happily surprised with the beauty the rest of the E4 in Bulgaria provided. I hope you will get a chance to visit the Bulgarian mountains again. Happy hiking!

[@SteAndRach]

Wow, this looks insane and the shots you capture are absolutely stunning 😍🙌 We would love to go on this adventure one day- thank you for putting it on the map! If we do we will make sure to make a video for our channel and give you credit hehe 💛

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, thank you! I hope you will get out there and explore :)

[@vesselinmitev4180]

Много вдъхновяващо видео, феноменална красота точно под носа ни :))

[@luboyanev]

Да, така си е, Радвам се че ви хареса!

[@rolandmd73]

Thank you for your very entertaining and wonderful video. Loved the commentary. And Bulgaria is beautiful!

[@luboyanev]

My pleasure, Thank you for watching!

[@johnpucknell4039]

Great video, fantastic hike, and the E4 continues in Greece on more amazing trails

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! Yes, from what I remember the E4 is the longest of the E-paths in Europe, starting from Gibraltar all the way to Cyprus, pretty wild :)

[@bccochrane1]

Lovely video, beautiful country and a nice chap. Thank you for the subtitles, safe journeys 👍🏻

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! Happy trails!

[@kolqcho111]

За пореден път професионално и надъхващо видео! Big ups brother 🙏💪🔥

[@luboyanev]

Мерси за подкрепата Кольо! Поздрави!

[@user-st5oq7tu8t]

Благодаря ти за прекрасния филм и трейл трип!

[@luboyanev]

Моля, благодаря за коментара!

[@Jayla60]

Beautiful video and I love going on these hikes virtually with you. Keep up the great hikes and work. Admire your focus and visual storytelling.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you so much for the kind words! New video is in the works, and new exciting adventures also coming up! Enjoy your summer!

[@jillyelston6145]

Fabulous video. I saw your video of the John Muir trail which was breathtaking, and this one is just as fantastic! Thank you, safe travels!! 😀

[@luboyanev]

Thank you for watching! Happy hiking to you as well!

[@AleksandarKostovFilms]

Страхотно видео/филм! Поздравления! Супер композиции и много добре разказана история... Много се радвам, че виждам подобено видео и за български преход!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря! Еъпреки че отнема много врема направата на видеото, Е4 бе толкова красив поход, какт да не се потруди човек да покаже красотите :) Поздрави!

[@anushagodakanda100]

Very happy to have gone on that trip with you. Thank you so much for taking us too🙏🙏 love it❤️🙏🤗

[@luboyanev]

My pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@wasilaify]

All the shelters look so nice and food looks so comforting.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! It is nowhere near glamping, but definitely a nice to be able get a varied cooked meal and a bed with a mattress.

[@opotopo1]

Brilliant stuff. Thank you. :-)

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! There is now a fresh new upload from the dolomites that might interest you as well 🙂

[@Hgchhggvhjhfhkjh]

what a nice scenery!

[@luboyanev]

I agree! ⛰🙌

[@MimiPet]

Благодаря за хубавата разходка по някои познати и други непознати места в Родината ми!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря, радвам се че ви хареса!

[@gainesy_walks]

Great film, what a fantastic place, thank you for sharing, David

[@luboyanev]

My pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@user-ln5lu9pr6s]

Amazing film.....Amazing Bulgaria ❤❤❤

[@luboyanev]

You said it well :) Thanks for the comment!

[@pr00fbg]

Чудесно направено видео! Поздравления за ентусиазма и огромно благодаря за споделянето.

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря, радвам се че ви хареса! А между другото току що качих ниво видео от доломитите, което предполагам че ви допадне също :)

[@EliZaikova]

Любо, страхотно видео. Благодаря ти , вдъхнови ме и мен да направя този trail :)

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря! Надявам се наистина да го направите! А между другото, току-що качих и ново видео, този път от доломитите, надявам се да ви хареса.

[@talrafalski926]

Great video, very inspirational

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I just released a new video that you might enjoy as well! Cheers!

[@manxxique]

Very nice scenery and storytelling 🙂 I wish I could follow your steps on E4 someday

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I hope you will get the chance to explore it for yourself one day :)

[@robson5496]

Well done Bro, absolute amazing.!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Fresh new video is now online as well :)

[@maduripreethika9263]

Enjoyed the video as much as you enjoyed the hike !

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I just released a fresh new hiking video that you might also find enjoyable. Cheers :)

[@onthetravellist]

Страхотно видео! Беше уникално интересно за гледане и мотивиращо и аз скоро да се престраша и запътя към планините за по-дълъг преход! Браво и благодаря, че сподели изживяванията си! ⛰

[@luboyanev]

Радвам се че ви хареса и мотивира! По Е4 има много хижи които го правят достъпен :) Успех!

[@MoisesBalaba]

Great adventure my friend..

[@luboyanev]

Thank you!

[@coachremmy]

Wonderful story telling, I am inspired by your adventure

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I hope you get out there and explore the nature places near you

[@TocTocTrax]

I really enjoyed watching your video. Good explanation and great footage. Thanks for sharing.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. And there is a fresh new upload from the Italian dolomites that you might enjoy watching as well. Cheers 🏔️

[@smileydevey]

Уау! Твоето видео ме изпълни с много вдъхновение! Прекрасни кадри! Моят баща също Любо и също от Самоков ме е научил за голяма любов и респект към планината! Това видео ме кара да се прибера в България колкото може по-бързо и да приключенствам по подобен начин! Благодаря ти за това!

[@luboyanev]

Хехе, и аз благодаря! Весело лято!

[@OurWeekendAdventures]

Love it!

[@luboyanev]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandhurststratacouncil6804]

Fantastic video!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you!

[@andreydonchev409]

Евала за труда и желанието!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря, радвам се че го оценявате!

[@ventsislavstanchev]

Супер вдъхновяващо.

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря!

[@ConformistDrone2]

Another awesome video!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! :)

[@bixdopp]

peacful, we waiting more

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, thank you! And now your wish could also be satisfied with a fresh new upload from the Dolomites :) Happy watching!

[@masylski]

Сериозно ходене... Много добро видео сте успяли да направите. Много по-информативно от други. Успехи и за напред!

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря, Радвам се че ви хареса!

[@GreenSaxon]

Wow! What a fantastic hike and so few people compared with where i usually go.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! And yes it is not a world famous hike, but that's also part its charm :)

[@TalesofAdventure]

This is so cool, really inspired to hike in Bulgaria after watching this!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I hope you get the chance to experience that nature of Bulgaria. So many amazing places there!

[@Marta_golf_hike]

Really great film!

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it!!

[@rfcomedy4499]

Very much looking forward to do this some day!!

[@luboyanev]

It's a beautiful hike, I hope you will get the chance to experience it!

[@draksvans4088]

Great video! What an adventure! Very interesting, I didn't know there were so many mountains in Bulgaria. Greetings from Sweden.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am glad you found it interesting! I have spent quite a few years now living in Denmark, and most of the people I meet here have never heard of mountains in Bulgaria, but yea there are so many places with incredible nature there :) Cheers!

[@babaymientay.]

Hiking 260km on The Five Mountains Trail E4 in Bulgaria .thanks video .

[@luboyanev]

Thank you :)

[@NicoColluOfficial]

GORGEOUS! Honestly man, loving these videos. You really are able to capture a fantastical vibe.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you Nico! Hope you're doing well and enjoying winter in NZ, Cheers! :)

[@NicoColluOfficial]

@@luboyanev Absolutely bro, hopefully one day you will do a video like this in NZ. Many multi-day hikes here as well!

[@luboyanev]

@@NicoColluOfficial Yes, would be interesting! There is especially one very long thru hike called Te Araroa that is 3000km long, but that's a whole other beast, crossing both north and south islands...

[@NicoColluOfficial]

@@luboyanev Yes bro, I remember arriving to the southern point by and 3 people showed up in hiking gear having JUST reached their destination. You know that feeling of serenity? Yeah, they had that.

[@NicoColluOfficial]

@@luboyanev Also, if you do it, I'll definitely do the Tongariro Crossing with you!

[@DrPOP-jp7eb]

Amazing video

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I am glad it was enjoyable!

[@rogercetina]

Beautiful Bulgaria! Great video ! Cheers from Guanajuato Mexico 🇲🇽 👊🏻. Hike on !

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I just uploaded a new hiking video that might spark your interest :) Cheers!

[@gackerman99]

this is great

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@JohnZook78]

Such a beautiful country. My girlfriend is from Sofia. She has a home in vladia. I can’t wait to move there and do some trails. Merci nogo

[@luboyanev]

Hehe. very nice! Have a good time exploring the nature in Bulgaria! Cheers!

[@RunningPhotographer]

Брутално добро :) !

[@luboyanev]

Хехе, благодаря!!

[@DailyMyChildhood]

Looks beautiful nature and the life is adventure on earth .

[@luboyanev]

Yes! And thank you!

[@c.r.g.r.dep.6384]

Amazing Bulgaria.

[@luboyanev]

Yes, so much beautiful nature for a country of that size

[@AtTheIntersection]

Wow !!! You have amazing hiking videos! And doing it alone is sooo awesome!! We are doing hiking, cooking and travel videos too. These 5 mountains are interesting and challenging to hike!!! Supporting your channel for the 🇺🇸 glad to see water sources ang other hikers along the ways. free fish spa!

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, thank you for the support! And happy trails, you have great mountains in the US!!

[@serginadareisvhili]

Wooow! I really enjoyed this video, you managed to impress me with Bulgarian Mountains, now I really want to visit your country.

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! I am glad I could inspire! I hope you will get the chance to hike in the beauty of these mountains as well :)

[@ourvibeismountains]

Very inspiring ! I hope to see you also on Greek E4 !

[@luboyanev]

Hehe, thank you! And yes, maybe one day :)

[@Epifania646]

beautiful view out thhere

[@luboyanev]

Yes indeed!

[@Obi-Wan-Mike]

Your vloging style is great. i can learn a lot from your video for my own project. thanks and nice film

[@luboyanev]

Thank you Obi! Cheers and see you again in Mexico!

[@bbK.13]

Awesome!

[@luboyanev]

🏔🙌

[@TravelHungryForLife]

Awesome share and channel THANKS All the best stay safe out there cheers

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@unusual3383]

Amazing and impressive😂😸😂💚💗 Thank you for fun to watch my friend. Like+1

[@luboyanev]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed watching it!

[@videoinbali]

Awesome adventure. Natural place. Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Regard from BALI

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! Would love to visit your beautiful country one day!

Very nice bravo my friend 👍

[@luboyanev]

Thank you!

[@khalifahsaladin]

Nice hiking

[@luboyanev]

Thank you! 🏔

[@agaradan1986]

Браво! Радвам се че си успял да завършиш прехода! Поздрави от групата от Петрус ;)

[@luboyanev]

Хехе, благодаря! Надявам се че и вашия преход мина успешно и продължавате годишната традиция :)

[@agaradan1986]

@@luboyanev Да, достигнахме целта - домашния боб и хляб)! Тази година пак ни чака :)

[@antonbashev1657]

Страхотно, адмирации за прехода и за труда по филма. Отделил си му време да стане доста професионално

[@luboyanev]

Благодаря! Радвам се че ви хареса филм, и че оценявате труда за направата му :)

[@hiker2camper2]

Thank you for the great video. Actually I didn’t know there are great trails like this in Bulgaria. But now I want to challenge E4!

[@luboyanev]

Hehe yes, it is not a popular trail around the world, but the views are actually quite incredible :) Happy hiking!

[@luboyanev]

Btw. I just saw from your channel that you also hiked the GR20 and the JMT! Great job! Both were such an amazing hikes!!