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Mníšek nad Hnilcom, station – Kloptaň

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6.7 kmLength
40 mAscent
778 mDescent
1 154 mMax. altitude
416 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Mníšek nad Hnilcom, station – Kloptaň. Has green marking (regional route №5722, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5722. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.7 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 6.7 km with 40 m of ascent and 778 m of descent from Kloptaň to Mníšek nad Hnilcom, station. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmDescent of 120 m (down to 1,012 m)
  2. 1–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,000–1,050 m
  3. 2.5–5 kmDescent of 510 m (down to 490 m)
  4. 5–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–500 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Kloptaň. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Ostrý Vrch (east slope), 542 mkm 4.7 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 542 m

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