HomeTrailsInternationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei West) vs Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica)

Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei West) vs Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica)

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei West) Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica)
Distance 132 mi212 km 13.0 mi21 km
Elevation gain 19,610 ft5,977 m 1,365 ft416 m
Typical duration 10 days 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovakia Slovakia
Best time to hike Best from August to August Best months: March, April, May, August, October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei West) vs Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica): which should you hike?

At 132 mi212 km, Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei West) is the longer route — roughly 119 mi191 km more than Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica) (13.0 mi21 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica) is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.