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Mestská priepasť – Starý les, state border

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26.7 kmLength
680 mAscent
512 mDescent
663 mMax. altitude
208 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Mestská priepasť – Starý les, state border. Has green marking (regional route №5756, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5756. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 26.7 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 26.7 km with 680 m of ascent from Mestská priepasť to Starý les, state border. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 216 m)
  2. 3–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–320 m
  3. 8–9 kmClimb of 240 m (up to 556 m)
  4. 9–22 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–660 m
  5. 22–27 kmDescent of 100 m to Starý les, state border

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 7, 9 and 25. There are no springs between km 9 and 25 — carry at least 2.5 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: Mestská priepasť. 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 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 7, 9 and 25. There are no springs between km 9 and 25 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Húštinakm 2.2 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 221 m
  2. Vápenný Spring, 304 mkm 7.4 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 304 m
  3. Svätá Anna Springkm 7.9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 342 m
  4. Spring below Vyšný vrchkm 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 509 m
  5. Spring at Júdova hájenkakm 25 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 475 m

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