Chodník Štefana Petroviča
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Chodník Štefana Petroviča. Has blue marking (regional route №2419, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2419. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 32.1 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske 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 by the marking signs.
At a glance
A route of 32.1 km with 930 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–370 m
- 10–16 kmClimb of 580 m to Panská javorina (943 m)
- 16–26 kmDescent of 680 m (down to 246 m)
- 26–30 kmGentle ups and downs at 210–350 m
- 30–32 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 193 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 13–13, a climb of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 14 and 29. There are no springs between km 14 and 29 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Panská javorina (km 16), Izba Hut (km 18).
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–16, ≈5 h — overnight: Hut below Panská javorina (hut)
- Day 2: km 16–32, ≈4.5 h — finish
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 23 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 9.5 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 14 and 29. There are no springs between km 14 and 29 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Panská javorina (km 16), Izba Hut (km 18). Possible overnight stops: Hut below Panská javorina (km 16).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Panská javorina (east slope)km 14 from the start · Not verified · 698 m
- Spring below Panská javorina (north-east slope)km 14.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 746 m
- Hut below Panská javorinakm 16.2 from the start · Not verified · 937 m
- Izba Hutkm 18.3 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 745 m
- Spring below Skalicekm 29.7 from the start · Not verified · 257 m
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