A minimalistic print of the Cesta Hrdinov SNP hiking trail (E8) in Slovakia.
About the Cesta Hrdinov SNP (E8)
The Cesta Hrdinov SNP, other called the Path of the Heroes of the Slovak National Uprising, is a popular long-distance trail in Slovakia. It's a part of the E8 European Long Distance Hiking Path, stretching from Ireland to Turkey. The Cesta Hrdinov SNP is a hiking trail with cultural significance because it played an important role during the Slovak National Uprising in 1944 and 1945. Most of the trail goes through remote, wooded, and hilly areas. You're very likely to encounter a lot of wildlife when hiking this trail.
Statistics About the Cesta Hrdinov SNP
- Start point: Dukliansky Priesmyk (Dukla Pass), Slovakia/Poland border
- End point: Devin (Near Bratislava), Slovakia/Austria border
- Total distance: 770 km / 478 miles
- Total altitude gain/loss: 30,000 m / 98,425 ft
- Highest point: 2024 m / 6640 ft (Chopok)
- Time to finish: Typically 3 to 4 weeks