Minčol – Martin, Turiec campsite
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Minčol – Martin, Turiec campsite. Has yellow marking (regional route №8656b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8656b. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.9 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.9 km with 13 m of ascent and 923 m of descent from Minčol to Martin, Turiec campsite. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 890 m to Martin, Turiec campsite
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a descent of 250 m (≈25%), near za Hradišťom.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 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: Minčol. 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Minčol (south-west slope)km 0.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 260 m
- Spring below Dlhá lúkakm 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 218 m
- Spring below Hradište (west slope), 770 mkm 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 770 m
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