Junction under Babka — Kamenný vrch, via Modrý Kameň, Horné Plachtince
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Junction under Babka – Modrý Kameň – Horné Plachtince – Kamenný vrch. Has blue marking (regional route №2636, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2636. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 27.8 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovak Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 27.8 km with 908 m of ascent from Kamenný vrch to Junction under Babka. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–430 m, past Kamenný vrch
- 5–12 kmClimb of 390 m to Španí laz (643 m)
- 12–16 kmDescent of 400 m (down to 240 m)
- 16–19 kmClimb of 300 m (up to 539 m)
- 19–23 kmDescent of 290 m (down to 253 m)
- 23–28 kmGentle ups and downs at 240–360 m
Steepest kilometre: km 17–18, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 9 and 28 — carry at least 3 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Kamenný vrch. 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 9 and 28 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Skala (south-west slope)km 8.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 482 m
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