Hrádok – Podhradie
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Hrádok – Podhradie. Has blue marking (regional route №2418, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2418. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strážovské hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.7 km with 222 m of ascent and 471 m of descent from Hrádok to Podhradie. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 549 m)
- 2–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–640 m
- 6–10 kmDescent of 340 m (down to 288 m)
- 10–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 170–290 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 7, 10 and 15.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Hrádok. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 7, 10 and 15.
Water and shelter on the route
- Medvedia Spring, 447 mkm 7.4 from the start · Not verified · 447 m
- Spring below Holubací vrch (south-east slope), 271 mkm 10.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 271 m
- Spring below Holubací vrch (south-east slope), 257 mkm 11 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 257 m
- Matiáška Springkm 15.2 from the start · Not verified · 192 m
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