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Brdárka – Hnilec

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27.7 kmLength
1 081 mAscent
1 152 mDescent
1 278 mMax. altitude
390 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Brdárka – Hnilec. Has yellow marking (regional route №8746, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8746. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 27.7 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 27.7 km with 1,081 m of ascent from Brdárka to Hnilec. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–740 m
  2. 6–11 kmClimb of 540 m to Babiná (1,278 m)
  3. 11–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,170–1,280 m
  4. 13–21 kmDescent of 780 m (down to 399 m)
  5. 21–25 kmClimb of 370 m (up to 767 m)
  6. 25–28 kmDescent of 180 m to Hnilec

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 13, 15, 20, 26 and 27. There are no springs between km 1 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Gálová Hut (km 14), Stromíš Cabin (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: Brdárka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 13, 15, 20, 26 and 27. There are no springs between km 1 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Gálová Hut (km 14), Stromíš Cabin (km 15).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Holičkykm 0.6 from the start · Not verified · 670 m
  2. Captured Spring under Prednou Gálovoukm 13.3 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 151 m
  3. Gálová Hutkm 14 from the start · Not verified · 1 123 m
  4. Stromíš Cabinkm 14.6 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 043 m
  5. Spring under Stromíškm 14.7 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 032 m
  6. Drinking water below Zadný hrbkm 20.4 from the start · Not verified · 421 m
  7. Spring below Spúšťadlokm 25.9 from the start · Not verified · 729 m
  8. Captured spring below Veľký Radzimkm 27.5 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 642 m

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