Cinobaňa — Hriňová, via Táňovo, junction, Vrchdobroč
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Cinobaňa – Táňovo, junction – Vrchdobroč – Hriňová. Has green marking (regional route №5463, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5463. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 25 km. Location: mountain range – Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 25 km with 897 m of ascent from Cinobaňa to Hriňová. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 470 m to Nad Ráztokami (757 m)
- 6–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–790 m
- 8–10 kmDescent of 180 m (down to 606 m)
- 10–13 kmClimb of 300 m (up to 904 m)
- 13–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–920 m, past Surovina
- 17–25 kmDescent of 430 m to Hriňová
Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4. There are no springs between km 4 and 25 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Cinobaňa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4. There are no springs between km 4 and 25 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Chrobčakm 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 574 m
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