Tisovec, station — Saddle Bánovo, via Roveň
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Tisovec, station – Roveň – Saddle Bánovo. Has blue marking (regional route №2643, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2643. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.4 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.4 km with 614 m of ascent from Tisovec, station to Saddle Bánovo. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–520 m
- 5–9 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 843 m)
- 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–860 m
- 10–11 kmClimb of 110 m (up to 967 m)
- 11–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 920–970 m
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Kostolný vrch (km 12).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Tisovec, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Kostolný vrch (km 12).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Kostolný vrchkm 12.1 from the start · Not verified · 914 m
- Spring below Bánovo Passkm 13.4 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 959 m
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