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Brezno – Hut of General M.R.Štefánik

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10 kmLength
1 025 mAscent
294 mDescent
1 726 mMax. altitude
687 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Brezno – Hut of General M.R.Štefánik. Has green marking (regional route №5426a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5426a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 10 km. Location: mountain range – Low Tatras, Slovakia.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.

At a glance

A one-day route of 10 km with 1,025 m of ascent from Brezno to Hut of General M.R.Štefánik. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmClimb of 980 m to Ďumbierske Pass
  2. 9–10 kmDescent of 210 m to Hut of General M.R.Štefánik

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 280 m (≈30%), near Ďumbierske Pass.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9.

Huts and shelters near the trail: M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 9).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Brezno. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 9).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Zálomykm 1 from the start · Not verified · 737 m
  2. Spring below Mesiačikkm 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 813 m
  3. Spring below Veľký Gápeľ (north-west slope), 1 212 mkm 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 212 m
  4. Spring below Kozie chrbty (north-west slope), 1 454 mkm 8.6 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 454 m
  5. Spring below Kozie chrbty (north-east slope)km 9.6 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 748 m
  6. M. R. Štefánik Hutkm 10 from the start · Standing · 1 740 m
  7. Drinking water below Kozie chrbtykm 10 from the start · Not verified · 1 714 m

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