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Junction to Pača – Úhorná Reservoir

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11.3 kmLength
605 mAscent
395 mDescent
1 002 mMax. altitude
392 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Junction to Pača – Úhorná Reservoir. Has green marking (regional route №5719, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5719. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11.3 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 11.3 km with 605 m of ascent from Junction to Pača to Úhorná Reservoir. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–460 m
  2. 3–8 kmClimb of 540 m to Úhornianske Saddle
  3. 8–11 kmDescent of 340 m to Úhorná Reservoir

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 220 m (≈22%), near Úhornianske Saddle.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Bebek Hut (km 0), Andrássy Hut (km 0).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Junction to Pača. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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?
A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bebek Hut (km 0), Andrássy Hut (km 0).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Bebek Hutkm 0 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 448 m
  2. Andrássy Hutkm 0 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 460 m
  3. Stará vŕba Springkm 9.2 from the start · Not verified · 749 m
  4. Spring below Hrb (south slope)km 9.6 from the start · Not verified · 712 m

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