Horáreň in Osná Valley – Tekovské Nemce
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Horáreň in Osná Valley – Tekovské Nemce. Has yellow marking (regional route №8133, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8133. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.9 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.9 km with 533 m of ascent from Horáreň in Osná Valley to Tekovské Nemce. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 330–490 m
- 4–9 kmClimb of 370 m to Tourist Hut on Veľký Inovec
- 9–14 kmDescent of 540 m (down to 311 m)
- 14–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–320 m
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 190 m (≈19%), near Tourist Hut on Veľký Inovec.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 11. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Tourist Hut on Veľký Inovec (km 9).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Horáreň in Osná Valley. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 11. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Tourist Hut on Veľký Inovec (km 9).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Veľký Inovec (north-west slope)km 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 834 m
- Tourist Hut on Veľký Inoveckm 9 from the start · Standing · 854 m
- Spring below Veľký Inovec (south-west slope)km 9.2 from the start · Not verified · 825 m
- Spring below Pečanský vrchkm 11.2 from the start · Not verified · 504 m
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