Čadca, station – Nesluša
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About the trail
Route Čadca, station – Nesluša. Has green marking (regional route №5540, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5540. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 20.8 km. Location: mountain massif — Yavornyky, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 20.8 km with 792 m of ascent from Čadca, station to Nesluša. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 220 m (up to 656 m)
- 3–7 kmDescent of 250 m (down to 404 m)
- 7–12 kmClimb of 500 m to Chotárny kopec (906 m)
- 12–21 kmDescent of 490 m to Nesluša
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7 and 20. There are no springs between km 7 and 20 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Vojtov vrch (km 13).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Čadca, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7 and 20. There are no springs between km 7 and 20 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Vojtov vrch (km 13).
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Kýčerkakm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 579 m
- Well below Vŕšokkm 6.5 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 414 m
- Hut below Vojtov vrchkm 13.1 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 828 m
- Drinking water below Čupeľkm 19.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 423 m
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