Chyžné – Dlhý diel, hunting hut
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Chyžné – Dlhý diel, hunting hut. Has green marking (regional route №5773, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5773. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.4 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.4 km with 1 m of ascent and 659 m of descent from Chyžné to Dlhý diel, hunting hut. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–8.5 kmDescent of 650 m to Dlhý diel, hunting hut
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 8.5. There are no springs between km 0 and 8.5 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Klepaná skala (km 0).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Chyžné. 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 8.5. There are no springs between km 0 and 8.5 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Klepaná skala (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Klepaná skalakm 0 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 964 m
- Drinking water below Stračinakm 8.3 from the start · Not verified · 298 m
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