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Rožňava – Grexa

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26.1 kmLength
837 mAscent
1 119 mDescent
1 209 mMax. altitude
306 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Rožňava – Grexa. Has yellow marking (regional route №8749, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8749. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 26.1 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 26.1 km with 837 m of ascent from Rožňava to Grexa. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–8 kmClimb of 600 m (up to 1,203 m)
  2. 8–17 kmDescent of 810 m to Apiatti Bee Farm Hut
  3. 17–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–400 m
  4. 19–22 kmClimb of 140 m (up to 509 m)
  5. 22–26 kmDescent of 200 m to Grexa

Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a descent of 150 m (≈15%), near Apiatti Bee Farm Hut.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6, 9, 10, 18 and 24. There are no springs between km 10 and 18 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Volovec Hut (km 7), Apiatti Bee Farm Hut (km 17).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Rožňava. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6, 9, 10, 18 and 24. There are no springs between km 10 and 18 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Volovec Hut (km 7), Apiatti Bee Farm Hut (km 17).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Stankovičkakm 0 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 604 m
  2. Spring below Skalisko (south slope)km 4.5 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 923 m
  3. Captured spring Geostudničkakm 5.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 019 m
  4. Spring below Skalisko (south-west slope), 1 121 m (2)km 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 121 m
  5. Volovec Hutkm 6.5 from the start · Standing · 1 130 m
  6. Spring below Volovec (east slope)km 8.6 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 134 m
  7. Spring below Volovec (south slope)km 9.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 068 m
  8. Apiatti Bee Farm Hutkm 16.8 from the start · Not verified · 443 m

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