Bánovce nad Bebravou, Railway Station – Kšinná
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Bánovce nad Bebravou, Railway Station – Kšinná. Has yellow marking (regional route №8136, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8136. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.8 km. Location: mountain range — Strážovské Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.8 km with 291 m of ascent from Bánovce nad Bebravou, Railway Station to Kšinná. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–350 m
- 1–3 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 488 m)
- 3–6 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 285 m)
- 6–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–370 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Bánovce nad Bebravou, Railway Station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Bukovina Passkm 0.5 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 324 m
- Drinking water below Starý hájkm 15.3 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 218 m
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