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Kunerad Castle – Valča

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14.8 kmLength
550 mAscent
403 mDescent
1 005 mMax. altitude
454 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Kunerad Castle – Valča. Has blue marking (regional route №2741, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2741. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.8 km. Location: mountain range — Malá Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.8 km with 550 m of ascent from Kunerad Castle to Valča. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–640 m
  2. 7–11 kmClimb of 340 m to Majbíková Pass
  3. 11–15 kmDescent of 380 m to Valča

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 240 m (≈24%), near Majbíková Pass.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 12.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Kunerad Castle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 5 and 12.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Žľaby (west slope)km 4.9 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 590 m
  2. Spring under Cibuľkovákm 11.8 from the start · Not verified · 784 m

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