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Rudno nad Hronom – Pukanec

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12.7 kmLength
746 mAscent
601 mDescent
726 mMax. altitude
214 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Rudno nad Hronom – Pukanec. Has green marking (regional route №5530, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5530. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.7 km. Location: mountain range — Stredoslovenske hory, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.7 km with 746 m of ascent from Rudno nad Hronom to Pukanec. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 210–310 m
  2. 1–3 kmClimb of 420 m to Chlm (726 m)
  3. 3–6 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 393 m)
  4. 6–9 kmClimb of 220 m to Krížny buk Pass
  5. 9–12 kmDescent of 230 m (down to 380 m)
  6. 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 350–390 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 250 m (≈25%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Grunty (km 5).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Rudno nad Hronom. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Grunty (km 5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut below Gruntykm 5.5 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 488 m
  2. Spring below Ťatiarkm 9.3 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 656 m
  3. Spring below Hôrka (north-east slope), 356 mkm 12.6 from the start · Not verified · 356 m

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