Keheľ – Hrb
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Keheľ – Hrb. Has blue marking (regional route №2809, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2809. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.2 km. Location: mountain range — Spišská Magura, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.2 km with 431 m of ascent from Keheľ to Hrb. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 420 m (up to 1,084 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Keheľ. 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Plešný vrch (south-east slope)km 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 786 m
- Spring below Plešný vrch (south slope)km 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 842 m
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Trails nearby
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ModerateOne-dayMarkedŽdiar, chapel KeheľElevation profile663–1 167 m12.8 kmascent 674 m≈ 4.5 h walking
HardMulti-dayMarkedVyšné Ružbachy, spa Strednica, ski areaElevation profile637–1 198 m34.1 kmascent 1 105 m≈ 10.5 h walkingCraft nearby
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