Tschepelare
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About Tschepelare
A quiet Rhodope sanctuary known for its deep-rooted Olympic ski heritage and dense pine forests that define the Bulgarian highlands.
Highlights
- Rhodope mountain culture
- Olympic ski legacy
- Dense pine forests
- Authentic village life
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1157m
- Top lift: 1872m
- Ski pistes: 12.5km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 6
- MTB trails: 60.9km
- Mountain huts: 12
Ski Area
Чепеларе, Tschepelare, Chepelare, Tchepelare, Čepelare, Cepelare
Weather and 10-day forecast for Tschepelare
- Today: 3 to 9 °C, partly cloudy, 6 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2135 m (2010 to 2330 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pá 2. 10. | 3 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 2 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 1 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 2 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| út 6. 10. | 3 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| st 7. 10. | 1 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| čt 8. 10. | 3 / 16 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| pá 9. 10. | 5 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| so 10. 10. | 7 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 4 h sun |
| ne 11. 10. | 6 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
Things to do in Tschepelare
Hikes nearby - Tschepelare (8)
8 curated hiking trails around Tschepelare, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Чала (Търкало 4)
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Рожен (Търкало 3)
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Лопуха (Търкало 1)
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Изгрев (Търкало 2)
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Гела - х. Ледницата
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Гела - Доспат
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Пещерна лаборатория - Старата граница - пещера Топчето - пилон Рожен - изворите на река Чепеларска
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х. Перелик - х. Смолянски езера
Horská kola u Tschepelare
- Орфееви скали - Смолянски езера
Getting to Tschepelare
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Plovdiv International Airport (PDV), 43 km away, about 1h37 by road
Where to stay in Tschepelare
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 38 EUR per night, median 123 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Tschepelare page.