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Rudná magistrála: Zlaté Moravce – Veľký Inovec

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14.9 kmLength
796 mAscent
81 mDescent
900 mMax. altitude
184 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Rudná magistrála: Zlaté Moravce – Veľký Inovec. Has red marking (national route №0707, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0707. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.9 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovakian Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.9 km with 796 m of ascent from Zlaté Moravce to Veľký Inovec. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 180–250 m
  2. 5–9 kmClimb of 360 m to Hladina Hut
  3. 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–650 m
  4. 11–13 kmClimb of 190 m (up to 822 m)
  5. 13–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–900 m, past Veľký Inovec

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 9, 10, 12 and 14.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hladina Hut (km 9), Tourist Hut on Veľký Inovec (km 15).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Zlaté Moravce. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 5, 9, 10, 12 and 14.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hladina Hut (km 9), Tourist Hut on Veľký Inovec (km 15).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water (Zlaté Moravce)km 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 195 m
  2. Vršky Springkm 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 261 m
  3. Spring below Mačací vrch (north slope)km 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 621 m
  4. Hladina Hutkm 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 618 m
  5. Spring below Prosný vŕštekkm 10.3 from the start · Not verified · 598 m
  6. Stoky Springkm 12.2 from the start · Not verified · 709 m
  7. Spring below Veľký Inovec (north-west slope)km 14.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 834 m
  8. Tourist Hut on Veľký Inoveckm 14.5 from the start · Standing · 854 m

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