Fintice, quarry – Zimná studňa
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About the trail
Route Fintice, quarry – Zimná studňa. Has yellow marking (regional route №8706, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8706. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.2 km. Location: mountain range — Low Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.2 km with 431 m of ascent from Fintice, quarry to Zimná studňa. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 564 m)
- 1.5–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–570 m
- 5.5–6 kmClimb of 160 m to Lysá Stráž (696 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 190 m (≈19%), near Lysá Stráž.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Fintice, quarry. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Zimná studňa Well, 454 mkm 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 454 m
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