Jasenové, chapel – Babice
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Jasenové, chapel – Babice. Has blue marking (regional route №2160, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2160. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4 km. Location: mountain range — Strazovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4 km with 247 m of ascent from Jasenové, chapel to Babice. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 680 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 100 m (≈10%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Jasenové, chapel. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Háj (south-west slope), 530 mkm 1.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 530 m
- Biela studňa Spring, 550 mkm 1.9 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 550 m
- Spring below Kamenný diel (south-west slope)km 3.6 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 599 m
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