Arnošt Guldan Trail
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Arnošt Guldan Trail. Has blue marking (regional route №2828, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2828. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 24.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 24.2 km with 1,113 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–530 m
- 4–15 kmClimb of 680 m (up to 1,206 m)
- 15–22 kmDescent of 650 m (down to 542 m)
- 22–24 kmClimb of 300 m (up to 857 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 16, 19 and 23.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 11, 16, 19 and 23.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Rysoveckm 4.4 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 663 m
- Petra Springkm 10.5 from the start · Not verified · 975 m
- Spring below Muráňkm 15.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 125 m
- Kráľovská studňa Springkm 18.6 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 706 m
- Spring below Kvašné lúkykm 22.5 from the start · Not verified · 648 m
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