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Smolník – Pod Bielymi skalami

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9.4 kmLength
715 mAscent
85 mDescent
1 260 mMax. altitude
556 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Smolník – Pod Bielymi skalami. Has yellow marking (regional route №8733, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8733. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.4 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 9.4 km with 715 m of ascent from Smolník to Pod Bielymi skalami. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–580 m
  2. 1.5–7.5 kmClimb of 680 m to Hekerová (1,260 m)
  3. 7.5–9.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,180–1,260 m

Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 210 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4.5 and 8.5.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Smolník. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4.5 and 8.5.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Geostudnička Bystrá Springkm 4.7 from the start · Not verified · 990 m
  2. Geostudnička Biele vody Spring, 1 215 mkm 8.3 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 215 m

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