Motorest Zubor – Stará Huta
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Motorest Zubor – Stará Huta. Has green marking (regional route №5522, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5522. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.8 km. Location: mountain range — Stredoslovenske hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.8 km with 690 m of ascent from Motorest Zubor to Stará Huta. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 260–360 m
- 4–7 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 633 m)
- 7–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–660 m
- 8–10 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 824 m)
- 10–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–900 m, past Veľký Inovec
- 12–16 kmDescent of 430 m to Stará Huta
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 9 and 11.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Tourist Hut on Veľký Inovec (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: Motorest Zubor. 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 6, 9 and 11.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Tourist Hut on Veľký Inovec (km 11).
Water and shelter on the route
- Čertova studňa Springkm 6.2 from the start · Not verified · 594 m
- Stoky Springkm 8.9 from the start · Not verified · 709 m
- Spring below Veľký Inovec (north-west slope)km 10.8 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 834 m
- Tourist Hut on Veľký Inoveckm 11.1 from the start · 50 m off the path · Standing · 854 m
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