Krpelany – Kopa
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Krpelany – Kopa. Has yellow marking (regional route №8638, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8638. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.4 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.4 km with 5 m of ascent and 757 m of descent from Krpelany to Kopa. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmDescent of 710 m (down to 427 m)
- 5–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–430 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 260 m (≈26%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 3.5 and 5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Krpelany. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 0.5, 3.5 and 5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring Pod Kopou, 1 086 mkm 0.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 086 m
- Spring below Sokol Pass (south-east slope), 631 mkm 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 631 m
- Spring below Sokol Pass (south slope), 463 mkm 4.9 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 463 m
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