Lopej – Sedlo pod Hrbom, hut
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Lopej – Sedlo pod Hrbom, hut. Has green marking (regional route №5441, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5441. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.5 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.5 km with 80 m of ascent and 715 m of descent from Lopej to Sedlo pod Hrbom, hut. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,100–1,160 m, past Žliabky Pass
- 2–13 kmDescent of 700 m to Sedlo pod Hrbom, hut
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 100 m (≈10%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2. There are no springs between km 2 and 13 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Hrb (km 0).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Lopej. 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2. There are no springs between km 2 and 13 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Hrb (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut under Hrbkm 0 from the start · 80 m off the path · Standing · 1 088 m
- Spring below Kolbakm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 146 m
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