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Cigeľ – Krížkovce

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5.8 kmLength
363 mAscent
23 mDescent
815 mMax. altitude
464 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Cigeľ – Krížkovce. Has green marking (regional route №5404, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5404. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.8 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 5.8 km with 363 m of ascent from Cigeľ to Krížkovce. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–4.5 kmClimb of 330 m to Križkovská Hut
  2. 4.5–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–810 m

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 120 m (≈12%), near Križkovská Hut.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Križkovská Hut (km 4).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Cigeľ. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 2 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3 and 5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Križkovská Hut (km 4).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Prielohkm 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 622 m
  2. Križkovská Hutkm 3.9 from the start · 150 m off the path · Standing · 725 m
  3. Spring below Veľký Grič (west slope)km 4.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 799 m

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