Báňova – Pohronská Polhora
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Báňova – Pohronská Polhora. Has yellow marking (regional route №8422, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8422. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.7 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.7 km with 137 m of ascent and 568 m of descent from Báňova to Pohronská Polhora. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 897 m)
- 1.5–2.5 kmClimb of 110 m (up to 1,011 m)
- 2.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 970–1,020 m
- 4–6 kmDescent of 350 m (down to 637 m)
- 6–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–640 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 6.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Báňova. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 6.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Báňovakm 0 from the start · Not verified · 1 033 m
- Spring below Poľana (south-west slope), 619 mkm 5.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 619 m
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