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Smolnícka Huta – Štós, kúpele

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4 kmLength
193 mAscent
335 mDescent
827 mMax. altitude
496 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Smolnícka Huta – Štós, kúpele. Has green marking (regional route №5718a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5718a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 4 km with 193 m of ascent from Smolnícka Huta to Štós, kúpele. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–1.5 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 816 m)
  2. 1.5–4 kmDescent of 320 m to Štós, kúpele

Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 0.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Smolnícka Huta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 0.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring Prepad zvyšnej pitnej vody z rezervoára v Kúpeloch Štóskm 0 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 668 m

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