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Pavol Jozef Šafárik Trail: Jelšava – Stolica

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21.5 kmLength
1 767 mAscent
546 mDescent
1 479 mMax. altitude
256 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Pavol Jozef Šafárik Trail: Jelšava – Stolica. Has green marking (regional route №5721b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5721b. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 21.5 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.

At a glance

A one-day route of 21.5 km with 1,767 m of ascent from Jelšava to Stolica. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmClimb of 480 m (up to 738 m)
  2. 6–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–750 m
  3. 10–17 kmClimb of 760 m to Kohút (1,409 m)
  4. 17–19 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 1,268 m)
  5. 19–21 kmClimb of 200 m to Stolica (1,476 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a climb of 240 m (≈29%), near Kohút.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 7, 9, 19 and 21. There are no springs between km 9 and 19 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Veľká Šteť (km 7).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Jelšava. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5, 7, 9, 19 and 21. There are no springs between km 9 and 19 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Veľká Šteť (km 7).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Hrádok (west slope)km 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 676 m
  2. Spring below Veľká Šteťkm 8.6 from the start · Not verified · 760 m
  3. Hut below Veľká Šteťkm 8.9 from the start · Not verified · 759 m
  4. Spring below Magura (north-west slope), 662 mkm 10.9 from the start · Not verified · 662 m
  5. Spring below Faltenov vrch (north slope)km 23.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 304 m
  6. Spring below Stolica (south slope), 1 307 mkm 25.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 307 m
  7. Spring below Stolica (south slope), 1 456 mkm 25.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 456 m

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