Hnúšťa — Sinec, Železná tabla, via Pod Buriankou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Hnúšťa – Pod Buriankou – Sinec, Železná tabla. Has blue marking (regional route №2642, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2642. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.2 km with 578 m of ascent from Hnúšťa to Sinec, Železná tabla. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–360 m
- 1.5–4 kmClimb of 440 m (up to 793 m)
- 4–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–870 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Hnúšťa. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Cigánka Springkm 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 843 m
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