Margecany, station – Roháčka
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Margecany, station – Roháčka. Has yellow marking (regional route №8730, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8730. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.2 km with 6 m of ascent and 693 m of descent from Margecany, station to Roháčka. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmDescent of 640 m (down to 367 m)
- 3.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 330–370 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 250 m (≈25%), near Holý hŕbok.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Margecany, station. 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?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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