Jelšavská Teplica, stop — Ochtinská Aragonite Cave
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About the trail
Route Jelšavská Teplica, stop – Ochtinská Aragonite Cave. Has yellow marking (regional route №8760, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8760. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.8 km with 470 m of ascent from Jelšavská Teplica, stop to Ochtinská Aragonite Cave. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–280 m
- 1–6 kmClimb of 350 m to Šebeková Pass
- 6–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–670 m
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 90 m (≈9%), near Šebeková Pass.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 8.5. There are no springs between km 0 and 8.5 — carry at least 1.5 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: Jelšavská Teplica, stop. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 8.5. There are no springs between km 0 and 8.5 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hrádok (west slope)km 8.6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 676 m
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