Šášovské Podhradie – Hronská Dúbrava
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Šášovské Podhradie – Hronská Dúbrava. Has green marking (regional route №5531, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5531. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.6 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.6 km with 709 m of ascent from Šášovské Podhradie to Hronská Dúbrava. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 410 m to Suť (718 m)
- 3–7 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 472 m)
- 7–11 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 647 m)
- 11–13 kmDescent of 360 m (down to 284 m)
- 13–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 260–290 m
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 12 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Šášovské Podhradie. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 12 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Jaseňový grúňkm 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 541 m
- Obecná Wellkm 13.3 from the start · Not verified · 270 m
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Trails nearby
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All craft places
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Craft beer & breweriesERB brewery in Banská Štiavnica: brewery tour and tastingBanská Štiavnica13 km from the trailBanská Štiavnica is an old mining town in the caldera of an extinct volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Craft producersKremnica gingerbread: the Haurík family bakery since 1922Kremnica14 km from the trailKremnica is an old mining town in the Kremnica Mountains where coins have been struck for more than six centuries.
Water parks & thermal poolsKováčová: thermal spa and Holidaypark aquapark near ZvolenKováčová15 km from the trailKováčová is a spa village on the south-western edge of the Zvolen Basin, 4 km west of Zvolen at the foot of the Kremnica Mountains; the village centre lies at 303 m.
Water parks & thermal poolsSliač spa: warm carbonated water and a thermal swimming areaSliač20 km from the trailSliač is a spa in the Zvolen Basin above the Hron valley, between Zvolen and Banská Bystrica. The spa quarter with its 46-hectare park lies on a slope above the former...