Veľký Krtíš — Lysec, via Horné Strháre, Senné
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Veľký Krtíš – Horné Strháre – Senné – Lysec. Has red marking (national route №0814, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0814. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 28.2 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovak Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 28.2 km with 499 m of ascent and 1,018 m of descent from Lysec to Veľký Krtíš. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 265 m)
- 7–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–370 m
- 17–19 kmDescent of 120 m (down to 246 m)
- 19–22 kmClimb of 140 m (up to 384 m)
- 22–25 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–390 m
- 25–28 kmDescent of 180 m to Veľký Krtíš
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 160 m (≈16%), near Lysec.
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: Lysec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 18 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 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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