Muránska Huta – Muránska Zdychava
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Muránska Huta – Muránska Zdychava. Has blue marking (regional route №2869, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2869. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6 km with 24 m of ascent and 204 m of descent from Muránska Huta to Muránska Zdychava. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–700 m
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Nižná Skalka (km 0).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Muránska Huta. 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.
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 0.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Nižná Skalka (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Nižná Skalka (east slope)km 0 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 765 m
- Hut below Nižná Skalkakm 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 709 m
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