Nižná Kľaková, shelter – Muráň
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Nižná Kľaková, shelter – Muráň. Has yellow marking (regional route №8751, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8751. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.9 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 9.9 km with 28 m of ascent and 804 m of descent from Nižná Kľaková, shelter to Muráň. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmDescent of 730 m (down to 468 m)
- 8–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–470 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4.5 and 6.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Nižná Kľaková Pass (km 0).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Nižná Kľaková, shelter. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4.5 and 6.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Nižná Kľaková Pass (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Nižná Kľaková Passkm 0 from the start · Not verified · 1 202 m
- Spring below Kľak (south slope)km 0.2 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 114 m
- Spring below Pavelková (west slope)km 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 767 m
- Spring below Pavelková (south slope)km 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 654 m
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