Hnúšťa, station – Saddle Babiná
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Hnúšťa, station – Saddle Babiná. Has yellow marking (regional route №8485, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8485. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.6 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 9.6 km with 265 m of ascent and 735 m of descent from Hnúšťa, station to Saddle Babiná. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 220 m to Ostrá (1,013 m)
- 1.5–7.5 kmDescent of 650 m (down to 356 m)
- 7.5–9.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–360 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Hnúšťa, station. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
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