Saddle under Kamenný hrb – Diana, hunting hut
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About the trail
Route Saddle under Kamenný hrb – Diana, hunting hut. Has green marking (regional route №5741, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5741. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.9 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.9 km with 471 m of ascent from Saddle under Kamenný hrb to Diana, hunting hut. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 595 m)
- 1.5–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–640 m
- 4.5–7 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 314 m)
- 7–9 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 528 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 7.5–8.5, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7 and 8.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hrešná Hut (km 4).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Saddle under Kamenný hrb. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7 and 8.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hrešná Hut (km 4).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Čečatovákm 0 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 410 m
- Hrešná Hutkm 3.9 from the start · Standing · 593 m
- Spring below Kamenný Hrb (north-east slope), 321 mkm 7.1 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 321 m
- Spring below Kamenný Hrb (north-east slope), 336 mkm 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 336 m
- Spring below Kamenný Hrb (east slope)km 8.6 from the start · Not verified · 498 m
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