Toliar Recreation Centre – Ihráč
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Toliar Recreation Centre – Ihráč. Has green marking (regional route №5521, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5521. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.6 km. Location: mountain range — the Central Slovak Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.6 km with 537 m of ascent from Toliar Recreation Centre to Ihráč. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 470 m to Hostinec Hut
- 5–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,060–1,160 m, past Chlmový grúň
- 8–9 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 934 m)
- 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–960 m
- 11–15 kmDescent of 390 m to Ihráč
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 150 m (≈15%), near Chlmový grúň.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4 and 5. There are no springs between km 5 and 15 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Pod čerešňou Hut (km 4), Hostinec Hut (km 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: Toliar Recreation Centre. 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 4 and 5. There are no springs between km 5 and 15 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Pod čerešňou Hut (km 4), Hostinec Hut (km 5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Zolov Springkm 3.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 000 m
- Pod čerešňou Hutkm 3.8 from the start · Standing · 1 012 m
- Spring below Smrečníkkm 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 161 m
- Hostinec Hutkm 5.4 from the start · Standing · 1 155 m
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