Blatnica, Municipal Office — Kráľova studňa, spring (yellow trail)
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Blatnica, Municipal Office – Kráľova studňa, spring (yellow trail). Has yellow marking (regional route №8648, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8648. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.3 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.3 km with 911 m of ascent from Blatnica, Municipal Office to Kráľova studňa, spring (yellow trail). Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–910 m
- 15–17 kmClimb of 430 m to Kráľova studňa: meadow plateau and springs in Veľká Fatra
Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a climb of 290 m (≈29%), near Kráľova studňa: meadow plateau and springs in Veľká Fatra.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 8, 10, 15 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Blatnica, Municipal Office. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 8, 10, 15 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Dedošovákm 8.2 from the start · Not verified · 660 m
- Salaš Hut, 766 mkm 10 from the start · Not verified · 766 m
- Spring below Kráľova skala (north slope)km 15.3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 927 m
- Kráľová studňa Springkm 17.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 338 m
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