Kopce – Čierťaž, junction
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Kopce – Čierťaž, junction. Has blue marking (regional route №2653, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2653. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.2 km with 324 m of ascent from Kopce to Čierťaž, junction. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 916 m)
- 4–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 910–1,090 m, past Kľuka
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 150 m (≈15%), near Kopce.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 13 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Kopce. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 9, 13 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Slatiny Springkm 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 949 m
- Spring below Čierťaž (north slope)km 13.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 024 m
- Ipľa Springkm 15.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 037 m
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