Hriňová – Čierťaž
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Hriňová – Čierťaž. Has blue marking (regional route №2657, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2657. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.5 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.5 km with 711 m of ascent from Hriňová to Čierťaž. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 300 m (up to 789 m)
- 4–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 770–850 m
- 10–14 kmClimb of 240 m (up to 1,035 m)
- 14–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,010–1,060 m
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 12 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Včelín Shelter (km 15).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Hriňová. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 9, 12 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Včelín Shelter (km 15).
Water and shelter on the route
- Kyselka Captured Spring, 761 mkm 8.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 761 m
- Spring below Krčmárov vrchkm 11.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 862 m
- Včelín Shelterkm 15.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 034 m
- Ipeľ Springkm 16.5 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 039 m
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