Červíková, hut – Lúka pod Strážovom
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Červíková, hut – Lúka pod Strážovom. Has yellow marking (regional route №8592, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8592. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.9 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhov Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 2.9 km with 6 m of ascent and 526 m of descent from Červíková, hut to Lúka pod Strážovom. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 681 m)
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–690 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 260 m (≈26%), near Hut below Strážov.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 2.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Strážov (km 1.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Červíková, hut. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 0.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 2.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Strážov (km 1.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Captured spring below Strážov (north slope), 1 024 mkm 0.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 024 m
- Spring below Strážov (north-east slope)km 1.2 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 888 m
- Hut below Strážovkm 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 872 m
- Spring below Sokolie (south-east slope), 631 mkm 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 631 m
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