Budča – Zavrchlúka
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Budča – Zavrchlúka. Has green marking (regional route №5503, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5503. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 18.6 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske Mountains, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself using the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 18.6 km with 497 m of ascent and 907 m of descent from Budča to Zavrchlúka. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 410 m (down to 465 m)
- 7–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 460–580 m
- 11–12 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 354 m)
- 12–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–470 m, past Čertova skala
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 220 m (≈26%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 7, 8 and 10. There are no springs between km 10 and 19 — carry at least 1.5 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: Budča. 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 7, 8 and 10. There are no springs between km 10 and 19 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Porubakm 2.6 from the start · Not verified · 718 m
- Spring below Háj (east slope)km 8.2 from the start · Not verified · 483 m
- Budička Springkm 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 504 m
- Spring below Strmý vŕšokkm 11.6 from the start · Not verified · 485 m
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