Lukavica – Pod Horalkou
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About the trail
Route Lukavica – Pod Horalkou. Has red marking (local route №0897M, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route №0897M. Marking is red, sign — triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 21.4 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovak Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 21.4 km with 165 m of ascent and 996 m of descent from Lukavica to Pod Horalkou. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmDescent of 560 m (down to 615 m)
- 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–660 m
- 11–16 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 371 m)
- 16–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–460 m
- 19–21 kmDescent of 110 m to Pod Horalkou
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 140 m (≈14%), near Žiarec.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 8. There are no springs between km 8 and 21 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Lukavica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 15 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 8. There are no springs between km 8 and 21 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Rúrka Spring, 1 088 mkm 1.3 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 088 m
- Spring below Turkov vrchkm 8.3 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 634 m
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