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Mária-út, M02-20 (Banská Bystrica-Zvolen) vs Mária-út, M02-21 (Zvolen-Banská Štiavnica)

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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Mária-út, M02-20 (Banská Bystrica-Zvolen) Mária-út, M02-21 (Zvolen-Banská Štiavnica)
Distance 16 mi25 km 20 mi32 km
Elevation gain 1,368 ft417 m 2,940 ft896 m
Typical duration 2 days 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovakia Slovakia
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, May, August, October Best months: March, April, May, August, October
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Mária-út, M02-20 (Banská Bystrica-Zvolen) vs Mária-út, M02-21 (Zvolen-Banská Štiavnica): which should you hike?

At 20 mi32 km, Mária-út, M02-21 (Zvolen-Banská Štiavnica) is the longer route — roughly 4.2 mi7 km more than Mária-út, M02-20 (Banská Bystrica-Zvolen) (16 mi25 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, M02-20 (Banská Bystrica-Zvolen) 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.