Hnúšťa, station – Laz
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Hnúšťa, station – Laz. Has green marking (regional route №5488, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5488. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 3.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.2 km with 30 m of ascent and 387 m of descent from Hnúšťa, station to Laz. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmDescent of 370 m to Laz
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Hnúšťa, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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Craft beer & breweriesKaltenecker Brewery, Rožňava: Gemer craft beer from the sourceRožňava41 km from the trailThe modern Kaltenecker brewery was founded in 1997, and from the start it took a different path from the big breweries of the day: instead of one-size-fits-all beer, a...
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