Hut under Muránsky Castle – Predná hora Saddle
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About the trail
Route Hut under Muránsky Castle – Predná hora Saddle. Has yellow marking (regional route №8757, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8757. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.8 km with 112 m of ascent from Hut under Muránsky Castle to Predná hora Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmDescent of 180 m (down to 675 m)
- 1.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–770 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Zámok pod Muránskym hradom Hut (km 0).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Hut under Muránsky Castle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Zámok pod Muránskym hradom Hut (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Cigánkakm 0 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 851 m
- Zámok pod Muránskym hradom Hutkm 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 825 m
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