Dubové – Zvolen, Neresnica
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Dubové – Zvolen, Neresnica. Has green marking (regional route №5504, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5504. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.3 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovakian Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.3 km with 360 m of ascent from Dubové to Zvolen, Neresnica. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 220 m (up to 514 m)
- 2–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–570 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Dubové. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Klesnovkakm 10.1 from the start · Not verified · 452 m
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Craft shopsÚĽUV Banská Bystrica: folk-craft shop and craft schoolBanská Bystrica19 km from the trailÚĽUV (Ústredie ľudovej umeleckej výroby, the Centre for Folk Art Production) is a state institution that has looked after Slovak folk crafts since 1945: it keeps a...
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