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Hrochoť – Horná Mičiná

12.8 kmLength
432 mAscent
252 mDescent
642 mMax. altitude
421 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Hrochoť – Horná Mičiná. Has yellow marking (local route №8698M, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route No. 8698M. The marking is yellow, the sign is a triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.8 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske hory, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.8 km with 432 m of ascent from Hrochoť to Horná Mičiná. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 577 m)
  2. 3–6 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 424 m)
  3. 6–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–480 m
  4. 8–10 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 612 m)
  5. 10–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–640 m

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 100 m (≈10%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 8.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Hrochoť. 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 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 8.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Stráž (west slope)km 0 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 432 m
  2. Spring below Medvedineckm 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 449 m

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