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Prakovce, stop – Kojšovská hoľa

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10.3 kmLength
12 mAscent
870 mDescent
1 246 mMax. altitude
376 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Prakovce, stop – Kojšovská hoľa. Has yellow marking (regional route №8726, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8726. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.3 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 10.3 km with 12 m of ascent and 870 m of descent from Kojšovská hoľa to Prakovce, stop. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–9 kmDescent of 840 m (down to 395 m)
  2. 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–400 m

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Erika Hut, 1 137 m (km 1), Jožkova Hut (km 2).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Kojšovská hoľa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Erika Hut, 1 137 m (km 1), Jožkova Hut (km 2).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Erika Hut, 1 137 mkm 1.2 from the start · Standing · 1 137 m
  2. Jožkova Hutkm 1.8 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 138 m
  3. Hrubá jedľa Springkm 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 742 m
  4. Primáror "na žliabku" Springkm 7.2 from the start · Not verified · 593 m
  5. Karolinkakm 8.4 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 401 m
  6. Rinevka u Janíčka Springkm 8.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 381 m

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