Stage 29 of 32 · Cesta hrdinov SNP

Brezová pod Bradlom → Buková

Distance
20.0 km
Ascent
+328 m
Descent
-487 m
Est. Time
5h 31m
Altitude
244–456 m
Type
point-to-point
⛰️ Rolling Hills🌲 Lowland

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

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

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7 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Brezová pod Bradlom

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    20.0 km remaining

    +328 m remaining

  2. Descent

    2.9 km

    210 m descent

    3.6 km at 5.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 49 min in

    17.1 km remaining

    +284 m remaining

  3. Climb

    6.5 km

    78 m climb

    1.6 km at 4.8% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 48m in

    13.5 km remaining

    +284 m remaining

  4. Climb

    8.5 km

    105 m climb

    1.6 km at 6.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 21m in

    11.5 km remaining

    +206 m remaining

  5. Descent

    10.1 km

    163 m descent

    4.5 km at 3.7% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 47m in

    9.9 km remaining

    +105 m remaining

  6. Climb

    15.1 km

    72 m climb

    1.6 km at 4.5% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 4h 10m in

    4.9 km remaining

    +100 m remaining

  7. Finish

    20.0 km

    Buková

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 32m in

    0 m remaining

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20.0 km Distance328 m Climb5h 31m Est. time456 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Brezová pod Bradlom

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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End: Buková

No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.

Segment Breakdown

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

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Brezová pod Bradlom → km 10.0 (421m)
244–455m
10 km+226m / -230m2h 52m🏃 Highly Runnable
km 10.0 (421m) → Buková
248–424m
10 km+106m / -261m2h 39m📉 Descending
Total20.0 km+328m / -487m5h 31m

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Est. Finish Time
2h 56m
Calories
1,572 kcal
Water Needed
2.3 L
Effort Distance
25.8 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (132g 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
16 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 328m ↓ 487m

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 29: Brezová pod Bradlom → Buková is usually best from April to October.

Weather this week

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (244 m) and the highest point (456 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorMixedMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixedPoor
High point, day / night1°/-4°3°/-4°8°/0°14°/4°19°/9°23°/12°24°/13°24°/13°18°/9°13°/5°7°/1°2°/-3°
Low point, day / night2°/-3°4°/-2°9°/1°16°/5°20°/10°24°/13°26°/14°25°/14°20°/10°14°/6°8°/3°3°/-2°
Rain, mm4133374080881008976565245
Snow at high pointPossiblePossiblePossible–––––––FrostPossible
Daylight8 h 4210 h 1011 h 4813 h 3815 h 1216 h 0615 h 4614 h 2512 h 4110 h 559 h 158 h 19

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: 456 m, approximately 2.9 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 20.0 km, 328m ascent, max altitude 456.1m, ~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. 1934 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 Brezová pod Bradlom to Buková (20.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Brezová pod Bradlom
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Finish — Getting Back
Buková
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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.