Moldava nad Bodvou, station — Krížna Meadow Saddle
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Moldava nad Bodvou, station – Krížna Meadow Saddle. Has green marking (regional route №5733, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5733. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 18.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 18.8 km with 172 m of ascent and 838 m of descent from Moldava nad Bodvou, station to Krížna Meadow Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 250 m (down to 616 m)
- 2–4 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 747 m)
- 4–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–750 m
- 10–14 kmDescent of 260 m (down to 255 m)
- 14–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–280 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2 and 11. There are no springs between km 3 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 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: Moldava nad Bodvou, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
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 1, 2 and 11. There are no springs between km 3 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Bujačí vrch (north-east slope), 678 mkm 1.1 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 678 m
- Drinking water below Bujačí vrch (east slope)km 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 624 m
- Spring below Ďurkova skala (north-east slope), 636 mkm 2 from the start · Not verified · 636 m
- Spring below Ďurkova skala (north-east slope), 611 mkm 2.5 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 611 m
- St. Ladislav Springkm 10.8 from the start · Not verified · 428 m
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