Gbeľany – Saddle pod Zlieňom
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Gbeľany – Saddle pod Zlieňom. Has yellow marking (regional route №8651, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8651. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.2 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.2 km with 716 m of ascent from Gbeľany to Saddle pod Zlieňom. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 300 m to Žiarce Pass
- 4–9 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 460 m)
- 9–10 kmClimb of 190 m (up to 651 m)
- 10–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–670 m
- 12–14 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 732 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 9 and 12.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Gbeľany. 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8, 9 and 12.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kráľoveckm 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 631 m
- Spring below Hôrka (south-west slope)km 8.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 504 m
- Spring below Hôrka (north-east slope), 515 mkm 9.2 from the start · Not verified · 515 m
- Spring below Ostré (south-west slope)km 12.1 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 570 m
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