Nový Sirk — Rákoš, via Železník, Pri Javora
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Nový Sirk – Železník – Pri Javora – Rákoš. Has yellow marking (regional route №8496, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8496. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.4 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.4 km with 519 m of ascent from Nový Sirk to Rákoš. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 330 m to Pri javore (676 m)
- 2–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–700 m
- 4–5 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 815 m)
- 5–9.5 kmDescent of 470 m to Rákoš
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 200 m (≈20%), near Ostrá skala.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 8.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Nový Sirk. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 8.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Železníkkm 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 538 m
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Craft beer & breweriesKaltenecker Brewery, Rožňava: Gemer craft beer from the sourceRožňava29 km from the trailThe modern Kaltenecker brewery was founded in 1997, and from the start it took a different path from the big breweries of the day: instead of one-size-fits-all beer, a...
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