Tisovec, square – Hačava, monument
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Tisovec, square – Hačava, monument. Has yellow marking (regional route №8484, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8484. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.8 km with 731 m of ascent from Tisovec, square to Hačava, monument. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 680 m (up to 1,088 m)
- 6–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,080–1,120 m, past Tŕstie
- 7–13 kmDescent of 720 m (down to 394 m)
- 13–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–400 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6 and 8.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Sláviček Shelter (km 7).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Tisovec, square. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6 and 8.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Sláviček Shelter (km 7).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Stráne (north-east slope)km 3.3 from the start · Not verified · 722 m
- Spring below Holckovákm 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 091 m
- Spring below Tŕstie (north-west slope)km 6.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 076 m
- Sláviček Shelterkm 6.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 072 m
- Spring below Tŕstie (south-west slope)km 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 048 m
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