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Kubrá, mineral spring – Horné Motešice

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12.1 kmLength
319 mAscent
303 mDescent
567 mMax. altitude
250 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 Kubrá, mineral spring – Horné Motešice. Has yellow marking (regional route №8120, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8120. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.1 km. Location: mountain range — Strážovské hory, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.1 km with 319 m of ascent from Kubrá, mineral spring to Horné Motešice. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–320 m
  2. 3–6 kmClimb of 240 m to Lúčky Pass
  3. 6–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–560 m
  4. 7–9 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 356 m)
  5. 9–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 260–360 m

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Kubrá, mineral spring. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Kubranská Mineral Springkm 0 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 244 m
  2. Spring below Nemcov vrch (south slope)km 1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 285 m
  3. Spring below Pavlov vrchkm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 297 m
  4. Spring below Nad potokmikm 3.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 379 m
  5. Spring below Javorník (west slope), 408 mkm 4.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 408 m
  6. Spring below Starý háj (east slope)km 5.9 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 545 m
  7. Spring below Panský hájkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 358 m

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