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Ružín Reservoir, bridge – Chata Erika

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18.9 kmLength
1 137 mAscent
338 mDescent
1 170 mMax. altitude
325 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Ružín Reservoir, bridge – Chata Erika. Has blue marking (regional route №2818, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2818. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 18.9 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 18.9 km with 1,137 m of ascent from Ružín Reservoir, bridge to Chata Erika. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 330–460 m
  2. 6–11 kmClimb of 500 m to Idčianske Saddle
  3. 11–14 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 674 m)
  4. 14–19 kmClimb of 460 m to Erika Hut

Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 14 and 17. There are no springs between km 4 and 14 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Erika Hut, 1 137 m (km 19).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Ružín Reservoir, bridge. 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 14 and 17. There are no springs between km 4 and 14 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Erika Hut, 1 137 m (km 19).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Krížny hrb (east slope), 415 mkm 3.9 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 415 m
  2. Spring below Krížny hrb (east slope), 411 mkm 4.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 411 m
  3. Drinking water below Kobylia hora (north slope)km 13.5 from the start · Not verified · 750 m
  4. St. Roland Springkm 17.1 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 958 m
  5. Drinking water below Zlatoidská horakm 18 from the start · Not verified · 1 160 m
  6. Erika Hut, 1 137 mkm 18.9 from the start · Standing · 1 137 m

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