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Podrečany — Bralce, via Tuhár, Políchno

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17.9 kmLength
849 mAscent
275 mDescent
793 mMax. altitude
217 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Podrečany – Tuhár – Políchno – Bralce. Has blue marking (regional route №2632, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2632. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.9 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske hory, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 17.9 km with 849 m of ascent from Podrečany to Bralce. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 380 m to Sedem chotárov (602 m)
  2. 4–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–610 m, past Kujanka
  3. 10–13 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 609 m)
  4. 13–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–630 m
  5. 15–18 kmClimb of 160 m to Hut below Bralce

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 150 m (≈15%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Bralce (km 18).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Podrečany. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Bralce (km 18).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Timravina Springkm 15.3 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 636 m
  2. Hut below Bralcekm 17.7 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 809 m

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