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Stage 20 of 32 · Cesta hrdinov SNP

Kunešov → Km 452

Distance
21.2 km
Ascent
+844 m
Descent
-867 m
Walking time
6h 07m
Altitude
662–953 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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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.

Route briefing

What comes next

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

7 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Kunešov

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    21.2 km remaining

    +844 m remaining

  2. Access

    0 m

    Kunešov

    Bus stop · 3 mapped stops

    OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    21.2 km remaining

    +844 m remaining

  3. Climb

    2.4 km

    154 m climb

    1.9 km at 7.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 42 min in

    18.8 km remaining

    +806 m remaining

  4. Descent

    6.5 km

    103 m descent

    0.6 km at 17.2% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 53m in

    14.7 km remaining

    +583 m remaining

  5. Descent

    8.7 km

    165 m descent

    1.5 km at 11.3% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 31m in

    12.5 km remaining

    +502 m remaining

  6. Climb

    10.2 km

    202 m climb

    2.4 km at 8.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 56m in

    11.0 km remaining

    +498 m remaining

  7. Finish

    21.2 km

    Km 452

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 6h 07m in

    0 m remaining

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21.2 km Distance844 m Climb6h 07m Est. time953 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Getting Here

Kunešov (bus stop)

832m from trailhead · ~10 min walk

📍

End: Km 452

No stop within 2.5 km of the end in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 452, 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
Kunešov → km 2.5 (799m)
793–823m
2.5 km+44m / -38m38 min🥾 Rolling or level
km 2.5 (799m) → km 4.3 (953m)
799–952m
1.8 km+154m / -3m36 min🔺 Steep climb
km 4.3 (953m) → km 7.1 (781m)
781–953m
2.7 km+67m / -239m48 min📉 Descent
km 7.1 (781m) → km 8.0 (815m)
777–815m
0.9 km+52m / -15m16 min🥾 Rolling or level
km 8.0 (815m) → km 10.2 (662m)
666–828m
2.2 km+36m / -191m36 min📉 Descent
km 10.2 (662m) → km 12.6 (866m)
662–866m
2.4 km+211m / -8m49 min🔺 Steep climb
km 12.6 (866m) → km 13.4 (795m)
796–863m
0.9 km+9m / -78m14 min📉 Descent
km 13.4 (795m) → km 14.5 (859m)
795–851m
1 km+66m / -5m19 min📈 Climb
km 14.5 (859m) → km 17.0 (776m)
778–859m
2.5 km+38m / -123m38 min📉 Descent
km 17.0 (776m) → km 17.3 (775m)
774–785m
0.4 km+12m / -8m6 min🥾 Rolling or level
km 17.3 (775m) → km 18.3 (826m)
775–828m
0.9 km+61m / -10m17 min📈 Climb
km 18.3 (826m) → km 20.8 (754m)
753–827m
2.6 km+73m / -143m43 min📉 Descent
km 20.8 (754m) → Km 452
754–773m
0.4 km+23m / -5m7 min🥾 Rolling or level
Total21.2 km+844m / -867m6h 07m

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Est. Finish Time
3h 52m
Calories
1,776 kcal
Water Needed
2.6 L
Effort Distance
34 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (174g 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
40 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 844m ↓ 867m

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 20: Kunešov → Km 452 is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (944 m) in December to February.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (410 m) and the highest point (944 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoor
High point, day / night-2°/-8°1°/-7°5°/-4°12°/0°16°/5°20°/8°22°/10°22°/10°16°/6°10°/2°4°/-1°-1°/-6°
Low point, day / night2°/-5°4°/-4°8°/-1°15°/3°20°/7°23°/11°25°/13°25°/12°19°/8°14°/5°8°/1°3°/-3°
Rain, mm58585954901041069180677266
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyPossiblePossible––––––PossibleLikely
Daylight8 h 4110 h 0911 h 4813 h 3815 h 1316 h 0815 h 4814 h 2612 h 4110 h 549 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: 953 m, approximately 4.4 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 21.2 km, 844m ascent, max altitude 952.6m, ~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. 2081 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)
    844m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Kunešov to Km 452 (21.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Kunešov
🚌 Kunešov (832m)
Finish — Getting Back
Km 452
No stop within 2.5 km in our map data, which can miss stops. Check the local journey planner for Km 452.

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