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Mičová – Hriňová

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16.6 kmLength
656 mAscent
951 mDescent
1 293 mMax. altitude
482 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Mičová – Hriňová. Has yellow marking (regional route №8500, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8500. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.6 km. Location: mountain range — Stredoslovenske hory, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16.6 km with 656 m of ascent from Mičová to Hriňová. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 450 m (up to 1,221 m)
  2. 4–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,190–1,290 m
  3. 7–14 kmDescent of 660 m (down to 535 m)
  4. 14–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 530–600 m
  5. 15–17 kmDescent of 110 m to Hriňová

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 250 m (≈25%), near Príslopy Pass.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 5, 6 and 16. There are no springs between km 7 and 16 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Mičová. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 5, 6 and 16. There are no springs between km 7 and 16 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Well below Mičovákm 0.1 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 766 m
  2. Spring below Drábovka (north-west slope), 958 mkm 3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 958 m
  3. Spring below Drábovka (south-east slope)km 5 from the start · Not verified · 1 268 m
  4. Spring below Predná Poľanakm 6.1 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 207 m
  5. Spring, 1 232 mkm 7 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 232 m
  6. Spring below Klopotovokm 15.5 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 557 m

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