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Kšinná – Nitrianske Rudno

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11.7 kmLength
889 mAscent
537 mDescent
863 mMax. altitude
315 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Kšinná – Nitrianske Rudno. Has green marking (regional route №5134, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5134. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 11.7 km. Location: mountain range - Strazhovski Mountains, Slovakia.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.

At a glance

A one-day route of 11.7 km with 889 m of ascent from Kšinná to Nitrianske Rudno. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–400 m
  2. 2–4 kmClimb of 400 m (up to 795 m)
  3. 4–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–860 m
  4. 5–8 kmDescent of 460 m (down to 396 m)
  5. 8–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 330–400 m
  6. 9–12 kmClimb of 320 m (up to 659 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 180 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10.

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Kšinná. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

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 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Suchý vrch (south-west slope), 541 mkm 3.8 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 541 m
  2. Spring below Čierny vrch (east slope)km 4.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 671 m
  3. Spring below Čierny vrch (north-east slope)km 5.7 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 811 m
  4. Spring below Čierny vrch (north slope), 845 mkm 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 845 m
  5. Captured spring below Čierny vrchkm 6.9 from the start · Not verified · 787 m
  6. Hucovska Springkm 9.6 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 426 m
  7. Chudánka Springkm 11.1 from the start · Not verified · 343 m
  8. Doktorka Springkm 12.3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 345 m

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