Lehota pod Vtáčnikom – Pod Vtáčnikom
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Lehota pod Vtáčnikom – Pod Vtáčnikom. Has green marking (regional route №5402a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5402a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.1 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 10.1 km with 55 m of ascent and 1,000 m of descent from Lehota pod Vtáčnikom to Pod Vtáčnikom. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,340 m, past Vtáčnik, Malá Homôľka
- 2–10 kmDescent of 910 m to Pod Vtáčnikom
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Lehota pod Vtáčnikom. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kuní vrchkm 4.4 from the start · Not verified · 967 m
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