Stage 21 of 32 · Cesta hrdinov SNP

Km 432 → Vrícko

Distance
19.9 km
Ascent
+716 m
Descent
-612 m
Est. Time
5h 52m
Altitude
584–899 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous

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Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%)

Route briefing

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

8 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Km 432

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    19.9 km remaining

    +716 m remaining

  2. Climb

    6.2 km

    124 m climb

    0.9 km at 13.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 49m in

    13.8 km remaining

    +667 m remaining

  3. Descent

    7.1 km

    227 m descent

    2.2 km at 10.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 05m in

    12.8 km remaining

    +544 m remaining

  4. Climb

    12.5 km

    166 m climb

    2.2 km at 7.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 3h 42m in

    7.4 km remaining

    +424 m remaining

  5. Climb

    15.7 km

    100 m climb

    0.7 km at 14.7% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 4h 38m in

    4.2 km remaining

    +260 m remaining

  6. Climb

    18.8 km

    149 m climb

    1.0 km at 14.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 33m in

    1.1 km remaining

    +147 m remaining

  7. Finish

    19.9 km

    Vrícko

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 53m in

    0 m remaining

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19.9 km Distance716 m Climb5h 52m Est. time899 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Km 432

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End: Vrícko

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Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Km 432 → km 7.1 (816m)
647–816m
7.1 km+174m / -114m1h 52m📈 Climbing
km 7.1 (816m) → km 9.3 (588m)
588–816m
2.2 km+0m / -228m35 min🔻 Steep Descent
km 9.3 (588m) → km 16.4 (897m)
588–898m
7.2 km+389m / -80m2h 16m📈 Climbing
km 16.4 (897m) → Vrícko
711–897m
3.5 km+162m / -198m1h 08m🏃 Highly Runnable
Total19.9 km+716m / -612m5h 52m

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Est. Finish Time
3h 28m
Calories
1,720 kcal
Water Needed
2.4 L
Effort Distance
30.1 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (156g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated.

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
36 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 716m ↓ 612m

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

≈56% paved · ≈44% unpaved
Mixed paved & unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 51% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Cesta hrdinov SNP Stage 21: Km 432 → Vrícko is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (899 m) in December to February.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (584 m) and the highest point (899 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoor
High point, day / night-1°/-7°1°/-6°5°/-3°12°/1°16°/5°20°/9°22°/10°22°/10°16°/6°11°/2°5°/-1°0°/-6°
Low point, day / night1°/-6°3°/-5°7°/-2°14°/2°18°/7°22°/10°24°/12°24°/11°18°/7°13°/4°7°/0°2°/-4°
Rain, mm61616356961121119784687368
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyPossiblePossible––––––PossibleLikely
Daylight8 h 4010 h 0811 h 4813 h 3915 h 1416 h 0915 h 4914 h 2712 h 4110 h 549 h 138 h 17

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: 899 m, approximately 16.5 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 19.9 km, 716m ascent, max altitude 898.8m, ~6h duration.

Essential 4 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. 2057 kcal burn
Recommended 4 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Km 432 to Vrícko (19.9 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Km 432
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Vrícko
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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.