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Stage 11 of 32 · Cesta hrdinov SNP

Úhorná → Km 245, near Hnilec

Distance
20.5 km
Ascent
+879 m
Descent
-829 m
Walking time
6h 20m
Altitude
1,001–1,284 m
Type
point-to-point

Walking time measured on the mapped line (TrailSplits time model, moving time; within 22 % on four in five test legs). Outside Switzerland our walking times often run short of the times route operators publish; treat them as optimistic. Climb measured on the mapped line, on terrain heights.

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1,000m1,100m1,200m1,300m05 km10 km15 km20 km1,284m1,001m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

Huts along this stage

Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.

  • Útulňa SNP Úhorná· unstaffed hut km 1.2 · 50 m from the line
  • Krivé· unstaffed hut km 6.1 · 280 m from the line

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs and descents in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

9 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Úhorná

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    20.5 km remaining

    +879 m remaining

  2. Climb

    2.5 km

    187 m climb

    2.2 km at 8.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 47 min in

    18.0 km remaining

    +794 m remaining

  3. Descent

    5.1 km

    109 m descent

    0.9 km at 12.2% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 35m in

    15.4 km remaining

    +595 m remaining

  4. Climb

    6.0 km

    124 m climb

    1.5 km at 8.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 52m in

    14.5 km remaining

    +595 m remaining

  5. Climb

    9.8 km

    103 m climb

    1.8 km at 5.7% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 3h 03m in

    10.6 km remaining

    +391 m remaining

  6. Climb

    15.9 km

    91 m climb

    0.8 km at 12.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 4h 56m in

    4.5 km remaining

    +232 m remaining

  7. Finish

    20.5 km

    Km 245, near Hnilec

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 6h 20m in

    0 m remaining

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20.5 km Distance879 m Climb6h 20m Est. time1,284 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Úhorná

No stop within 2.5 km of the start in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Úhorná, or start from the previous stage's end.

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End: Km 245, near Hnilec

No stop within 2.5 km of the end in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 245, near Hnilec, or walk on to the next stage's start.

Climbs and descents

The stage's climbs, descents and level stretches, measured on our line from terrain heights. Their climbs add up to the measured total, to within a metre of rounding; the times share out the stage's time by each section's effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Úhorná → km 0.2 (1060m)
1,053–1,053m
0.2 km+6m / -1m3 min🥾 Rolling or level
km 0.2 (1060m) → km 1.9 (1001m)
1,005–1,060m
1.7 km+22m / -80m26 min📉 Descent
km 1.9 (1001m) → km 4.9 (1214m)
1,001–1,219m
3 km+248m / -32m1h 04m🔺 Steep climb
km 4.9 (1214m) → km 5.1 (1224m)
1,218–1,224m
0.2 km+9m / -0m4 min🥾 Rolling or level
km 5.1 (1224m) → km 6.0 (1113m)
1,119–1,224m
0.9 km+0m / -110m15 min📉 Descent
km 6.0 (1113m) → km 7.4 (1237m)
1,113–1,239m
1.5 km+124m / -1m32 min🔺 Steep climb
km 7.4 (1237m) → km 8.4 (1150m)
1,143–1,240m
1 km+4m / -96m17 min📉 Descent
km 8.4 (1150m) → km 9.4 (1226m)
1,149–1,222m
0.9 km+83m / -5m21 min🔺 Steep climb
km 9.4 (1226m) → km 9.9 (1178m)
1,179–1,226m
0.5 km+0m / -49m8 min🥾 Rolling or level
km 9.9 (1178m) → km 11.6 (1284m)
1,178–1,279m
1.8 km+107m / -2m34 min📈 Climb
km 11.6 (1284m) → km 15.9 (1090m)
1,090–1,284m
4.3 km+55m / -247m1h 10m📉 Descent
km 15.9 (1090m) → km 17.9 (1227m)
1,096–1,229m
1.9 km+170m / -32m43 min🔺 Steep climb
km 17.9 (1227m) → Km 245, near Hnilec
1,103–1,230m
2.6 km+51m / -174m43 min📉 Descent
Total20.5 km+879m / -829m6h 20m

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
3h 49m
Calories
1,682 kcal
Water Needed
2.4 L
Effort Distance
33.4 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (172g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
43 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 879m ↓ 829m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈0% paved · ≈100% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Surface mapped for the full route in OpenStreetMap.

Surfaces measured on the stage's mapped line from OpenStreetMap tags.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Cesta hrdinov SNP Stage 11: Úhorná → Km 245, near Hnilec is usually best from May to September. Snow is likely at the high point (1280 m) in December to March.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,017 m) and the highest point (1,280 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoorPoor
High point, day / night-3°/-9°-2°/-8°2°/-5°9°/0°13°/4°17°/8°19°/9°19°/9°13°/5°8°/1°2°/-3°-3°/-7°
Low point, day / night-2°/-8°0°/-7°4°/-4°11°/1°15°/5°19°/9°21°/11°21°/10°15°/6°10°/2°4°/-2°-1°/-6°
Rain, mm32323552821011068369595239
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyLikelyPossible–––––PossiblePossibleLikely
Daylight8 h 4110 h 0911 h 4813 h 3815 h 1316 h 0815 h 4814 h 2612 h 4110 h 559 h 148 h 18

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 1284 m, approximately 11.6 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 20.5 km, 879m ascent, max altitude 1283.7m, ~6h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 1998 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 5 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    6h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    879m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Úhorná to Km 245, near Hnilec (20.5 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Úhorná
No stop within 2.5 km in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Úhorná.
Finish — Getting Back
Km 245, near Hnilec
No stop within 2.5 km in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 245, near Hnilec.

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.