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Teplica — Krokava, recreational center, via Tisovská Poľana, Rimavská Píla

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27.3 kmLength
1 403 mAscent
1 174 mDescent
1 111 mMax. altitude
361 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 Teplica – Tisovská Poľana – Rimavská Píla – Krokava, recreational center. Has green marking (regional route №5481, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5481. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 27.3 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been marked on OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, navigate using the marking signs.

At a glance

A route of 27.3 km with 1,403 m of ascent from Teplica to Krokava, recreational center. Estimated walking time: about 9 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–8 kmClimb of 340 m to Poľana (848 m)
  2. 8–17 kmDescent of 470 m (down to 366 m)
  3. 17–21 kmClimb of 730 m to Sláviček Shelter
  4. 21–27 kmDescent of 380 m to Krokava, recreational center

Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a climb of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 17, 21, 25 and 26. There are no springs between km 5 and 17 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Sláviček Shelter (km 21).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–14, ≈4.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 14–27, ≈4.5 h — finish

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Teplica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 9 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5, 17, 21, 25 and 26. There are no springs between km 5 and 17 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Sláviček Shelter (km 21).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Poľana (north slope)km 4.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 804 m
  2. Drinking water below Kochovokm 17.3 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 359 m
  3. Sláviček Shelterkm 21.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 072 m
  4. Spring below Tŕstie (north-west slope)km 21.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 076 m
  5. Spring below Šagulovokm 26.2 from the start · Not verified · 927 m
  6. Spring below Háj (south-west slope), 803 mkm 27.1 from the start · Not verified · 803 m

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