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Hodejov, railway station — Hajnáčka, railway station

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23.7 kmLength
1 039 mAscent
1 073 mDescent
578 mMax. altitude
197 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Hodejov, railway station – Hajnáčka, railway station. Has green marking (regional route №5486, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5486. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 23.7 km. Location: mountain range — B'yorzhon and Cherkhat, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 23.7 km with 1,039 m of ascent from Hodejov, railway station to Hajnáčka, railway station. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 340 m (up to 572 m)
  2. 4–8 kmDescent of 350 m (down to 226 m)
  3. 8–11 kmClimb of 290 m to Ragáč (537 m)
  4. 11–13 kmDescent of 260 m (down to 259 m)
  5. 13–16 kmClimb of 210 m to Steblová skala (486 m)
  6. 16–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–480 m, past Črep

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 250 m (≈25%), near Ragáč.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 9, 13 and 24. There are no springs between km 13 and 24 — carry at least 2 l of water.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Hodejov, railway 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 13 and 24. There are no springs between km 13 and 24 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Hajnačkakm 8.7 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 256 m
  2. Spring below Ragáčkm 12.9 from the start · Not verified · 243 m
  3. Mineral spring near the spakm 23.7 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 164 m

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