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Drienovec, stop – Háj

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12.2 kmLength
455 mAscent
359 mDescent
636 mMax. altitude
189 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Drienovec, stop – Háj. Has blue marking (regional route №2822, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2822. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.2 km with 455 m of ascent from Drienovec, stop to Háj. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 180–250 m
  2. 2–6 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 527 m)
  3. 6–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–630 m
  4. 11–12 kmDescent of 260 m to Háj

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 220 m (≈22%), near Háj Pottery: wheel-thrown ceramics and wood-fired kilns in Háj.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 8 and 12.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Drienovec, stop. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 4, 7, 8 and 12.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Urbárska vyvieračka II Springkm 4.2 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 315 m
  2. Spring below Koncový košiarkm 4.7 from the start · Not verified · 415 m
  3. Veľká hačavská Springkm 6.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 550 m
  4. Spring below Vysoká (north-west slope)km 7.6 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 589 m
  5. Spring Hačavská studňakm 8.2 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 604 m
  6. Vyvieračka Miglinec Springkm 8.8 from the start · Not verified · 616 m
  7. Well below Szirmaiho skala (south-west slope), 297 mkm 12.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 297 m

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