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The Huculská magistrála is an extensive equestrian trail designed primarily for horseback riding, which leads through the Muránska planina landscape and its surroundings. It offers a unique opportunity to explore open mountain meadows, forest massifs and traditional pastoral areas at the slow pace that is natural to horse riding. The route follows the long tradition of Hucul horse breeding and is suitable for both single and multi-day guided riding tours or in cooperation with local riding yards.
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Distance 92.1 km
21:30 h
2,874 m
2,710 m
1,322 m
637 m
The Hucul Highway is a network of marked riding routes with a total length of approximately 290 kilometres, with the main back route covering around 120 kilometres. The individual sections run along natural surfaces, forest roads, meadows and historic pastoral trails. The route is broken down into shorter stages, which allows for planning the ride according to the experience of the riders and the condition of the horses. The route connects several areas of the Muránska Plain, Horehronie and Gemer and allows for smooth multi-day transfers between different riding points.
Riding along the Huculská magistrála can be started at several points depending on the chosen section. The most frequent starting points include the Zbojská saddle, the village of Sihla, Muránska Huta or riding yards in the vicinity of Pohronská Polhora and Čierny Balog. Parking is available directly at the riding areas, ranches or at public parking lots in the villages that are connected to the main road system. Most riding yards allow you to leave your vehicle for the duration of the ride by arrangement with the operator.
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,322 m
Lowest point
637 m
Track types
Asphalt
12.7 km
Dirt road
20.3 km
Forested/wild trail
48.7 km
Path
9.9 km
Road
404 m
Unknown
64 m
Safety information
Riding along the Hucul Highway is intended primarily for riders with basic riding skills or for groups with a guide. The route leads through a protected area, so it is necessary to follow the visitor regulations, move only along the marked routes and respect the instructions of the guides. In inclement weather or after rain, the terrain can be slippery and more challenging.Tips and suggestions
The Hucul Highway is ideally done in cooperation with a local equestrian yard, which will provide logistics, horses and stages of the ride. The best time to ride is from spring to autumn, with the summer and early autumn months offering the best conditions and views. The ride can be combined with a visit to shepherds, traditional events or a multi-day stay in the Murano Plain region.Along the Hucul Highway there are transfer stations and rest areas for horses and riders. Among the best known are the riding and breeding facilities at Sihla, at Chata Šopisko and in the area of the Zbojská saddle, where boxes, pens, watering troughs and overnight accommodation are available. These places serve as natural stages for multi-day rides and allow for safe rest for both horses and riders.
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Riding along the Huculská magistrála follows marked riding routes, which are adapted to the movement of horses in the protected area. The route leads through open meadows suitable for trotting and trotting, and in places also for galloping, and then enters forest sections with a more moderate pace. During the ride there are alternating views of plains, valleys and shepherds' huts. The pace and length of each stage can be adapted to suit the ability of the group and the current terrain conditions.
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The most frequent starting points are the towns of Brezno and Revúca, from where road and bus connections lead to the villages involved in the Huculská magistrála. When arriving by car, it is advisable to go directly to the selected starting point or riding yard, for example to the area of the Zbojská saddle, the village of Sihla, Muránská Huta or to the riding areas near Pohronská Polhora and Čierny Balog. Parking is available in public car parks in the villages or directly at the riding yards and ranches, where it is usually possible to leave the vehicle for the duration of the riding tour by agreement with the operator.Coordinates
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48.736418, 19.454824
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48°44'11.1"N 19°27'17.4"E
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34U 386388 5399307
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Equipment
Full riding equipment including helmet, sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the mountain environment is required to ride the Hucul Highway. For multi-day rides, waterproof clothing and a small backpack for personal belongings is recommended. Horses and expert guides can be arranged at local riding clubs and ranches involved in the main trail.Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
92.1 km
Duration
21:30 h
Ascent
2,874 m
Descent
2,710 m
Highest point
1,322 m
Lowest point
637 m
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