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Hrhov, state fishery — Zádielska dolina, forester's lodge

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16.8 kmLength
902 mAscent
681 mDescent
818 mMax. altitude
206 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 Hrhov, state fishery – Zádielska dolina, forester's lodge. Has yellow marking (regional route №8774, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8774. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16.8 km with 902 m of ascent from Hrhov, state fishery to Zádielska dolina, forester's lodge. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmClimb of 200 m to Mountain hut below Cukrová Homoľa
  2. 1–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–810 m
  3. 5–9 kmDescent of 580 m (down to 211 m)
  4. 9–15 kmClimb of 440 m (up to 650 m)
  5. 15–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–730 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain hut below Cukrová Homoľa (km 2).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Hrhov, state fishery. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 17. 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: Mountain hut below Cukrová Homoľa (km 2).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Mountain hut below Cukrová Homoľakm 1.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Standing · 670 m
  2. Fornagörgöi falukút Springkm 8.8 from the start · Not verified · 213 m
  3. Drinking water below Kresadlokm 9.3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 234 m
  4. Mútna studňa Wellkm 16.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 701 m

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