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Zbojská – Nižná Kľaková

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15.1 kmLength
1 058 mAscent
595 mDescent
1 439 mMax. altitude
734 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Zbojská – Nižná Kľaková. Has yellow marking (regional route №8425, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8425. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.1 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 15.1 km with 1,058 m of ascent from Zbojská to Nižná Kľaková. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–8 kmClimb of 650 m to Fabova hoľa (1,439 m)
  2. 8–9 kmDescent of 370 m to Burda Hut
  3. 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,020–1,040 m
  4. 11–13 kmDescent of 160 m to Hut below Malá Stožka
  5. 13–15 kmClimb of 330 m to Nižná Kľaková Pass

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 270 m (≈27%), near Burda Hut.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 9, 13 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Burda Hut (km 9), Hut on Randavica (km 12), Hut below Malá Stožka (km 13), Nižná Kľaková Pass (km 15).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Zbojská. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 9, 13 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Burda Hut (km 9), Hut on Randavica (km 12), Hut below Malá Stožka (km 13), Nižná Kľaková Pass (km 15).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Dielik Passkm 0 from the start · Not verified · 734 m
  2. Spring below Vysoký vrch (north-west slope)km 9.1 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 027 m
  3. Burda Hutkm 9.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Standing · 1 031 m
  4. Hut on Randavicakm 11.6 from the start · Not verified · 935 m
  5. Hut below Malá Stožkakm 12.5 from the start · Not verified · 874 m
  6. Spring below Malá Stožkakm 12.6 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 872 m
  7. Spring below Veľká Stožka (south-west slope)km 13.1 from the start · Not verified · 898 m
  8. Spring below Veľká Stožka (south-east slope)km 14.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 141 m

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