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Ankin chodník (medium family route)

20.3 kmLength
343 mAscent
343 mDescent
418 mMax. altitude
212 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Ankin chodník (medium family route). Has grey marking (local route №IVV4, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route No. IVV4. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 20.3 km, the route is circular. Location: mountain range — Strážovské hory, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 20.3 km with 343 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate.

Route stages

  1. 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 270–420 m
  2. 10–12 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 268 m)
  3. 12–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 210–270 m
  4. 18–20 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 341 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 19–20, a climb of 100 m (≈10%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19 and 20. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Starý háj (west slope)km 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 351 m
  2. Spring below Starý háj (north slope)km 9.2 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 438 m
  3. Spring below Javorník (west slope), 408 mkm 9.8 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 408 m
  4. Spring below Pavlov vrchkm 11.6 from the start · Not verified · 297 m
  5. Spring below Nemcov vrch (south slope)km 12.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 285 m
  6. Kubranská Mineral Springkm 13.9 from the start · Not verified · 244 m
  7. Drinking water below Kozí vrch (north slope), 210 mkm 17.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 210 m
  8. Well of Lovekm 18.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 226 m

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