Hrochoť – Horná Mičiná
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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
- 0–3 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 577 m)
- 3–6 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 424 m)
- 6–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–480 m
- 8–10 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 612 m)
- 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.
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
- Spring below Stráž (west slope)km 0 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 432 m
- Spring below Medvedineckm 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 449 m
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