Kunerad Castle – Veterné
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Kunerad Castle – Veterné. Has yellow marking (regional route №8650, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8650. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.8 km. Location: mountain range — Malá Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 6.8 km with 844 m of ascent from Kunerad Castle to Veterné. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmClimb of 820 m to Veterné (1,442 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 290 m (≈29%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5, 3 and 5.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Kunerad Castle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1.5, 3 and 5.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring under Skala, 701 mkm 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 701 m
- Pažice Springkm 2.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 742 m
- Spring under Martinovúkm 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 816 m
- Spring under Veternýkm 5.4 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 118 m
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