Jergištôlňa Chapel – Hodrušské Lake
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About the trail
Route Jergištôlňa Chapel – Hodrušské Lake. Has green marking (regional route №5532, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5532. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.4 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovakian Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.4 km with 430 m of ascent from Jergištôlňa Chapel to Hodrušské Lake. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 788 m)
- 2–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–790 m
- 6–7 kmClimb of 160 m to Gulhov
- 7–9.5 kmDescent of 270 m to Hodrušské Lake
Steepest kilometre: km 7.5–8.5, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4.5, 6 and 7.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Jergištôlňa Chapel. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4.5, 6 and 7.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hojan (south-east slope), 756 mkm 4.4 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 756 m
- Spring below Cukmantelkm 5.2 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 784 m
- Spring below Gulhov (west slope), 686 mkm 6.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 686 m
- Spring below Hadovákm 7.5 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 796 m
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