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Mária-út, M02-22 (Banská Stiavnica-Hontianske Nemce) vs Mária-út, M02-23 (Hontianske Nemce-Plášťovce)

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, M02-22 (Banská Stiavnica-Hontianske Nemce) Mária-út, M02-23 (Hontianske Nemce-Plášťovce)
Distance 17 mi28 km 15.0 mi23 km
Elevation gain 2,123 ft647 m 1,194 ft364 m
Typical duration 2 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovakia Slovakia
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, August, October Best months: April, October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Mária-út, M02-22 (Banská Stiavnica-Hontianske Nemce) vs Mária-út, M02-23 (Hontianske Nemce-Plášťovce): which should you hike?

At 17 mi28 km, Mária-út, M02-22 (Banská Stiavnica-Hontianske Nemce) is the longer route — roughly 2.7 mi4 km more than Mária-út, M02-23 (Hontianske Nemce-Plášťovce) (15.0 mi23 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, M02-23 (Hontianske Nemce-Plášťovce) 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.