Chodník Petra Školnu
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Chodník Petra Školnu. Has blue marking (regional route №2604, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2604. The marking is blue, with a sign — a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.8 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.8 km with 1,091 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–14 kmClimb of 1,090 m to Vtáčnik (1,346 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 240 m (≈24%), near Jaseňová skala.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 8 and 12.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 8 and 12.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Veľká skala (south-east slope)km 7.5 from the start · Not verified · 595 m
- Spring below Zraz (west slope)km 11.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 039 m
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