Pohorelská Maša, station – Horáreň Lapinka
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Pohorelská Maša, station – Horáreň Lapinka. Has yellow marking (regional route №8446, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8446. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.9 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.9 km with 166 m of ascent and 312 m of descent from Pohorelská Maša, station to Horáreň Lapinka. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmClimb of 120 m to Sedlo Gindury
- 3.5–4.5 kmDescent of 230 m (down to 711 m)
- 4.5–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–720 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a descent of 240 m (≈24%), near Sedlo Gindury.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Pohorelská Maša, station. 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 2 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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Horse ridingRanč u Trapera, Podlesok: Horse Rides in the Slovak ParadiseHrabušice31 km from the trailA little away from the main tourist bustle, below the forest, stands the family-run Ranč u Trapera, run by the Salaj family.
Horse ridingKone vo Východnej: horse rides below the TatrasVýchodná32 km from the trailKone vo Východnej (“Horses in Východná”) is a small family horse farm on the meadows above the village of Východná in upper Liptov, with a sweeping view of the High...
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