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Hlohovec – Trenčín, Hotel Elizabeth

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81.8 kmLength
2 463 mAscent
2 537 mDescent
1 041 mMax. altitude
145 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Hlohovec – Trenčín, Hotel Elizabeth. Has red marking (national route №0705, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0705. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 81.8 km. Location: mountain range — Strážovské Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A multi-day route of 81.8 km with 2,463 m of ascent from Hlohovec to Trenčín, Hotel Elizabeth. Estimated time: 4 days of 5–7 h of walking (about 24.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–680 m, past Macková
  2. 11–14 kmDescent of 310 m (down to 359 m)
  3. 14–21 kmClimb of 670 m to Inovec (1,041 m)
  4. 21–82 kmGentle ups and downs at 140–1,040 m, past Krželnica, Jakubová, Vtáčí vŕštek, Prieľačina

Steepest kilometre: km 32–33, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 22, 26 and 28 etc.. There are no springs between km 33 and 58 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Ostrý vrch (km 9), Soblahov Hut (km 9), Inovecká Hut (km 19), Izba Hut (km 29).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–19, ≈6.5 h — overnight: Inovecká Hut (hut)
  2. Day 2: km 19–39, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  3. Day 3: km 39–60, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  4. Day 4: km 60–82, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Hlohovec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 54 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 time: 4 days of 5–7 h of walking (about 24.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 22, 26 and 28 etc.. There are no springs between km 33 and 58 — carry at least 4 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Ostrý vrch (km 9), Soblahov Hut (km 9), Inovecká Hut (km 19), Izba Hut (km 29). Possible overnight stops: Inovecká Hut (km 19).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Well of Lovekm 0 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 226 m
  2. Spring below Kozí vrchkm 1.5 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 293 m
  3. Hut under Ostrý vrchkm 9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Standing · 495 m
  4. Soblahov Hutkm 9 from the start · 110 m off the path · Standing · 493 m
  5. Spring below Dúbrava (east slope), 545 mkm 9.3 from the start · Not verified · 545 m
  6. Spring below Čiernachov (south-east slope)km 10.2 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 504 m
  7. Spring below Čiernachov (south-west slope)km 10.7 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 633 m
  8. Spring below Babie doly (west slope), 514 mkm 12.5 from the start · Not verified · 514 m

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