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Medzev – Smolnícka píla

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14.1 kmLength
539 mAscent
395 mDescent
854 mMax. altitude
314 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 Medzev – Smolnícka píla. Has blue marking (regional route №2823, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2823. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.1 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.1 km with 539 m of ascent from Medzev to Smolnícka píla. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 310–390 m
  2. 3–8 kmClimb of 460 m to Krásny roh (744 m)
  3. 8–10 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 600 m)
  4. 10–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–610 m

Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 190 m (≈19%), near Ján Krutek Shelter.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 4, 10, 12 and 14.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Ján Krutek Shelter (km 9), Hut below Hnileckomníšsky vrch (km 14).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Medzev. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 4, 10, 12 and 14.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Ján Krutek Shelter (km 9), Hut below Hnileckomníšsky vrch (km 14).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Vysoké Čelo (south-east slope), 380 mkm 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 380 m
  2. Spring below Vysoké Čelo (south-east slope), 488 mkm 3.9 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 488 m
  3. Ján Krutek Shelterkm 8.7 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 852 m
  4. Spring below Jedľovec Pass (north slope), 677 mkm 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 677 m
  5. Spring below Holeckm 12.2 from the start · Not verified · 518 m
  6. Hut below Hnileckomníšsky vrchkm 13.6 from the start · Not verified · 466 m
  7. Spring below Hnileckomníšsky vrch (south-east slope), 454 mkm 14.1 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 454 m

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