Medzi mníchmi – Na jame
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Medzi mníchmi – Na jame. Has yellow marking (regional route №8646, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8646. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.7 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.7 km with 515 m of ascent from Medzi mníchmi to Na jame. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 540–640 m
- 1–3.5 kmClimb of 390 m to Lučenec (1,041 m)
- 3.5–5.5 kmDescent of 460 m to Na jame
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a descent of 250 m (≈25%), near Lučenec.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Medzi mníchmi.
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 0.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Veľký vrch (south-west slope)km 0 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 532 m
- Spring below Veľký vrch (south-east slope)km 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 629 m
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