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Krupina – Čabraď

Start: Krupina
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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23.8 kmLength
453 mAscent
419 mDescent
378 mMax. altitude
245 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Krupina – Čabraď. Has blue marking (regional route №2655, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2655. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 23.8 km. Location: mountain range — Štiavnické Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 23.8 km with 453 m of ascent from Krupina to Čabraď. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 23.8 km ÷ 4 = 5.9 h + 453 m ÷ 600 = 0.8 h, about 6.5 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–20 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–370 m
  2. 20–24 kmDescent of 60 m to Čabraď

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 100 m (≈10%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Žabinec (km 23).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Krupina. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Žabinec (km 23).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut below Žabineckm 23.4 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 261 m

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Wildlife along the route

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St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
Eurasian jayIn season nowEurasian jayGarrulus glandariusA colorful forest bird with a blue 'mirror' on its wing. Its creaky call is the first to warn the forest about a human.
Common buzzardCommon buzzardButeo buteoThe most numerous bird of prey in Ukraine. It circles over the polonynas and meadows with a mournful 'ki-ya' and hunts for voles.
Common hornbeamCommon hornbeamCarpinus betulusA tree with a ribbed silvery-gray trunk. In the Carpathians, it grows in the foothills and lower parts of the mountains alongside beech and oak.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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