Lúka – Bezovec, recreational center
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Lúka – Bezovec, recreational center. Has blue marking (regional route №2425, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2425. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.9 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.9 km with 508 m of ascent from Lúka to Bezovec, recreational center. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 170–310 m
- 4–6.5 kmClimb of 320 m to Hut below Kňaží vrch
- 6.5–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 580–640 m
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 150 m (≈15%), near Hut below Kňaží vrch.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Kňaží vrch (km 6).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Lúka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Kňaží vrch (km 6).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Bôrovištekm 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 203 m
- Hut below Kňaží vrchkm 5.9 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 577 m
- Spring below Kňaží vrchkm 8.2 from the start · Not verified · 581 m
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