Bzenica – Lehôtka pod Brehmi
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Bzenica – Lehôtka pod Brehmi. Has green marking (regional route №5527, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5527. The marking is green, 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 — Central Slovak Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.3 km with 614 m of ascent from Bzenica to Lehôtka pod Brehmi. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmClimb of 140 m (up to 381 m)
- 1–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 310–390 m
- 5–8 kmClimb of 250 m (up to 625 m)
- 8–14 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 356 m)
- 14–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 350–400 m, past Hlinícka hora
- 16–17 kmDescent of 150 m to Lehôtka pod Brehmi
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 4 and 8. There are no springs between km 8 and 17 — 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: Bzenica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 3, 4 and 8. There are no springs between km 8 and 17 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Bralo (south slope)km 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 312 m
- Spring below Gráfovskákm 4.3 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 311 m
- Spring below Pustý hradkm 4.9 from the start · Not verified · 364 m
- Horárova studnička Springkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 575 m
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Craft beer & breweriesPanský pivovar Bojnice: unfiltered craft beer below the castle31 km from the trailBojnice is a spa town in the upper Nitra valley at the foot of the Strážov Hills, famous for the fairy-tale castle of the Pálffy family.
Craft shopsÚĽUV Banská Bystrica: folk-craft shop and craft school33 km from the trailÚĽUV (Ústredie ľudovej umeleckej výroby, the Centre for Folk Art Production) is a state institution that has looked after Slovak folk crafts since 1945: it keeps a...