Shipka Pass, Bulgaria

Shipka Pass is a scenic mountain pass through the Balkan Mountains in Bulgaria. It marks the border between Stara Zagora province and Gabrovo province. The pass is part of the Bulgarka Nature Park, and connects Gabrovo and Kazanlak. During the Russo-Turkish War in 1877 and 1878, Shipka Pass was the scene of a series of conflicts collectively named the Battle of Shipka Pass, fought between the Russians, aided by Bulgarian volunteers, and the Ottoman Empire. The Shipka Memorial sits on Stoletov Peak, to commemorate those who died for the Liberation of Bulgaria during the Battles of Shipka Pass. It can be reached by a flight of steps or a short road. Or if you're riding an offroader...