Tschepelare
Rila-Rhodope Massif › Rhodope Mountains › Western Rhodopes
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: 5 to 10 °C, overcast, 3 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3266 m (3070 to 3580 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 5 / 10 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 3 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 3 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 2 / 10 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 1 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 2 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 2 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 1 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 2 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 5 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | 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
Mountain biking near 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.