Dubodiel námestie – Inovec
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Dubodiel námestie – Inovec. Has blue marking (regional route №2468, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2468. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6 km. Location: mountain range — Strážovské Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6 km with 717 m of ascent from Dubodiel námestie to Inovec. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–400 m
- 1.5–6 kmClimb of 640 m to Inovec (1,041 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 200 m (≈19%), near Inovec.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 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: Dubodiel námestie. 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hradište (west slope), 371 mkm 1 from the start · Not verified · 371 m
- Spring below Inoveckm 5.1 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 884 m
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