Mária Széchy Trail: Holcková – Fiľakovo

At a glance

A multi-day route of 66.2 km with 783 m of ascent and 1,690 m of descent from Holcková to Fiľakovo. Estimated time: 3 days of 5–6 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

1. 0–8 kmDescent of 470 m (down to 628 m)
2. 8–31 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–670 m
3. 31–36 kmDescent of 290 m (down to 241 m)
4. 36–63 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–480 m, past Rakov
5. 63–66 kmDescent of 200 m to Fiľakovo

Steepest kilometre: km 31–32, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 15 and 27. There are no springs between km 27 and 66 — carry at least 5.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Sláviček Shelter (km 0).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–22, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
2. Day 2: km 22–45, ≈6 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
3. Day 3: km 45–66, ≈6 h — finish

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Holcková. This is a one-way route: the finish is 44 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 time: 3 days of 5–6 h of walking (about 18 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 15 and 27. There are no springs between km 27 and 66 — carry at least 5.5 l of water.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Sláviček Shelter (km 0).