Sinec, Iron Table — Holubín, via Lehota nad Rimavicou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sinec, Iron Table – Lehota nad Rimavicou – Holubín. Has yellow marking (regional route №8488, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8488. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.4 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.4 km with 379 m of ascent and 728 m of descent from Sinec, Iron Table to Holubín. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–890 m
- 2–4 kmDescent of 190 m (down to 653 m)
- 4–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–670 m, past Bištiakovica
- 6–8 kmDescent of 320 m (down to 275 m)
- 8–10 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 470 m)
- 10–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–510 m, past Žufina, Holubín
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Sinec, Iron Table. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
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