Jablonové, quarry – Vrchteplá
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Jablonové, quarry – Vrchteplá. Has green marking (regional route №5662, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5662. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.2 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.2 km with 491 m of ascent from Jablonové, quarry to Vrchteplá. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmClimb of 250 m (up to 597 m)
- 2.5–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–600 m
- 3–4 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 374 m)
- 4–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–450 m
- 6–7.5 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 596 m)
- 7.5–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–600 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 4, 5 and 6.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Jablonové, quarry. 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 4, 5 and 6.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Stará strážkm 0.5 from the start · Not verified · 372 m
- Spring below Stavnicakm 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 381 m
- Drinking water below Stavnica (north-east slope)km 4.9 from the start · Not verified · 389 m
- Drinking water below Stavnica (south-east slope)km 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 463 m
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