Stage 8 of 32 · Cesta hrdinov SNP

Vyhliadková veža → Zlatá Idka, pošta

Distance
19.8 km
Ascent
+817 m
Descent
-105 m
Est. Time
5h 38m
Altitude
288–1,021 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous

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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.

  • Jahodná· mountain hut km 8.8 · 100 m from the line
  • Lajoška· mountain hut· 908 m km 13.4 · on the line

Route briefing

What comes next

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

14 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Vyhliadková veža

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    19.8 km remaining

    +817 m remaining

  2. Descent

    4.4 km

    544 m descent

    0.1 km at 544.1% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 15m in

    15.4 km remaining

    +714 m remaining

  3. Climb

    5.0 km

    560 m climb

    0.3 km at 200.1% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 26m in

    14.7 km remaining

    +709 m remaining

  4. Climb

    6.3 km

    564 m climb

    0.1 km at 469.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 48m in

    13.5 km remaining

    +473 m remaining

  5. Climb

    8.8 km

    133 m climb

    1.0 km at 13.3% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 31m in

    11.0 km remaining

    +205 m remaining

  6. Climb

    10.4 km

    229 m climb

    3.5 km at 6.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 2h 59m in

    9.3 km remaining

    +149 m remaining

  7. Finish

    19.8 km

    Zlatá Idka, pošta

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 38m in

    0 m remaining

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19.8 km Distance817 m Climb5h 38m Est. time1,021 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Getting Here

Vyhliadková veža (bus stop)

77m from trailhead · ~1 min walk

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Getting Out

Zlatá Idka, pošta (bus stop)

1067m from trail end · ~13 min walk

Segment Breakdown

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

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Vyhliadková veža → km 3.4 (510m)
288–510m
3.4 km+223m / -1m45 min📈 Climbing
km 3.4 (510m) → Zlatá Idka, pošta
0–1,021m
16.4 km+1726m / -1229m4h 52m📈 Climbing
Total19.8 km+817m / -105m5h 38m

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
3h 23m
Calories
1,658 kcal
Water Needed
2.4 L
Effort Distance
28.5 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (152g 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
41 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 817m ↓ 105m

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 8: Vyhliadková veža → Zlatá Idka, pošta is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1020 m) in December to February.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (288 m) and the highest point (1,020 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°/-7°0°/-7°4°/-4°10°/1°15°/5°19°/9°20°/10°20°/10°15°/6°10°/3°4°/-1°-1°/-6°
Low point, day / night1°/-5°4°/-3°9°/0°16°/5°21°/9°24°/13°26°/14°26°/14°20°/10°15°/5°8°/1°2°/-3°
Rain, mm40384056871071188876686046
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: 1021 m, approximately 19.0 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 19.8 km, 817m ascent, max altitude 1020.5m, ~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. 1973 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 2 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    817m ascent — helps on descents
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Vyhliadková veža to Zlatá Idka, pošta (19.8 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Vyhliadková veža
🚌 Vyhliadková veža (77m)
Finish — Getting Back
Zlatá Idka, pošta
🚌 Zlatá Idka, pošta (1.1km)

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