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Lovinobaňa, railway station — Málinec, via Hrnčiarky

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22.1 kmLength
824 mAscent
779 mDescent
747 mMax. altitude
230 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Lovinobaňa, railway station – Hrnčiarky – Málinec. Has blue marking (regional route №2634, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2634. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 22.1 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 22.1 km with 824 m of ascent from Lovinobaňa, railway station to Málinec. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmClimb of 340 m to Hrbáky (566 m)
  2. 5–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–580 m, past Drahy
  3. 7–8 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 652 m)
  4. 8–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–660 m, past Zelenačka
  5. 13–16 kmClimb of 250 m (up to 736 m)
  6. 16–22 kmDescent of 450 m to Málinec

Steepest kilometre: km 20–21, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 12. There are no springs between km 12 and 22 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Lovinobaňa, railway station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 12. There are no springs between km 12 and 22 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Panny Márie Springkm 2.1 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 298 m
  2. Spring below Pohanský hradkm 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 491 m
  3. Spring below Žabicakm 12.2 from the start · Not verified · 522 m

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