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Teplý vrch – Selce

Start: Selce
Range: Slovak Ore Mountains
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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28.3 kmLength
628 mAscent
667 mDescent
502 mMax. altitude
215 mMin. altitude

Trail map

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 Teplý vrch – Selce. Has blue marking (regional route №2646, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2646. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 28.3 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 28.3 km with 628 m of ascent from Teplý vrch to Selce. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 28.3 km ÷ 4 = 7.1 h + 628 m ÷ 600 = 1 h, about 8 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmClimb of 250 m (up to 501 m)
  2. 4–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–510 m
  3. 17–19 kmDescent of 120 m (down to 341 m)
  4. 19–21 kmClimb of 110 m (up to 452 m)
  5. 21–24 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 227 m)
  6. 24–28 kmGentle ups and downs at 210–250 m

Steepest kilometre: km 22–23, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Teplý vrch. This is a one-way route: the finish is 17 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 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Eurasian beaverIn season nowEurasian beaverCastor fiberThe largest rodent in Europe is returning to the rivers of the Carpathians: its gnawings and dams can be seen in the foothills of Zakarpattia.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
Common hornbeamCommon hornbeamCarpinus betulusA tree with a ribbed silvery-gray trunk. In the Carpathians, it grows in the foothills and lower parts of the mountains alongside beech and oak.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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