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Ružiná, ATC — Former hut under Javor, via Tuhár, Bralce

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18 kmLength
295 mAscent
759 mDescent
814 mMax. altitude
260 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Ružiná, ATC – Tuhár – Bralce – Former hut under Javor. Has green marking (regional route №5462, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5462. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 18 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovakian Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 18 km with 295 m of ascent and 759 m of descent from Ružiná, ATC to Former hut under Javor. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–810 m, past Vrchovina
  2. 10–12 kmDescent of 380 m (down to 418 m)
  3. 12–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 380–450 m
  4. 14–16 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 307 m)
  5. 16–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 260–310 m

Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a descent of 170 m (≈17%), near Bralo.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 10. There are no springs between km 10 and 18 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Bralce (km 9), Hut below Bralo (km 11).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Ružiná, ATC. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 10. There are no springs between km 10 and 18 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Bralce (km 9), Hut below Bralo (km 11).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Tuhársky potok Springkm 4.9 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 673 m
  2. Hut below Bralcekm 9.2 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 809 m
  3. Spring below Bralo (north-east slope)km 9.9 from the start · Not verified · 721 m
  4. Hut below Bralokm 10.7 from the start · Not verified · 616 m

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