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Mária Széchy Trail: Cigánka – Holcková

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15.7 kmLength
882 mAscent
635 mDescent
1 135 mMax. altitude
375 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Mária Széchy Trail: Cigánka – Holcková. Has red marking (national route №0914, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0914. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.7 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 15.7 km with 882 m of ascent from Cigánka to Holcková. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmDescent of 450 m (down to 407 m)
  2. 3–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–460 m
  3. 6–10 kmClimb of 500 m (up to 949 m)
  4. 10–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 940–1,030 m, past Tri chotáre
  5. 13–15 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 1,121 m)
  6. 15–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,100–1,130 m

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 3 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Zámok pod Muránskym hradom Hut (km 0), Sláviček Shelter (km 16).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Cigánka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Zámok pod Muránskym hradom Hut (km 0), Sláviček Shelter (km 16).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Zámok pod Muránskym hradom Hutkm 0 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 825 m
  2. Spring below Cigánkakm 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 851 m
  3. Spring below Holckovákm 15.1 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 091 m
  4. Sláviček Shelterkm 15.6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 072 m
  5. Spring below Tŕstie (north-west slope)km 15.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 1 076 m

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