Divín – Lysec
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Divín – Lysec. Has red marking (national route №0820, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0820. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 26.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 26.7 km with 589 m of ascent from Lysec to Divín. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmDescent of 300 m (down to 403 m)
- 5–6 kmClimb of 100 m (up to 507 m)
- 6–12 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 268 m)
- 12–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 240–300 m
- 16–20 kmClimb of 310 m to Sedem chotárov (602 m)
- 20–27 kmDescent of 330 m to Divín
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 9, 14 and 27. There are no springs between km 14 and 27 — carry at least 2 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: Lysec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 9, 14 and 27. There are no springs between km 14 and 27 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Diel (north-east slope), 331 mkm 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 331 m
- Drinking water (Stará Halič)km 14.2 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 243 m
- Drinking water below Veľký vrchkm 26.5 from the start · Not verified · 273 m
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Trails nearby
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EasyOne-dayMarkedSedem chotárov peak Lovinobaňa stationvia Ružiná campsiteElevation profile229–602 m6.8 kmascent 377 m≈ 2.5 h walking
HardTwo-dayMarkedLučenec LentvoraElevation profile187–717 m26.3 kmascent 793 m≈ 8 h walking
HardTwo-dayMarkedVeľký Krtíš Lysecvia Horné Strháre, SennéElevation profile197–717 m28.2 kmascent 499 m≈ 8 h walkingCraft nearby
All craft places
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