Nálepkovo, station – Pod Pálenicou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Nálepkovo, station – Pod Pálenicou. Has blue marking (regional route №2860, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2860. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.3 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.3 km with 505 m of ascent from Nálepkovo, station to Pod Pálenicou. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5.5 kmClimb of 500 m (up to 1,021 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Nálepkovo, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 1 and 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Čurinka Spring, 526 mkm 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 526 m
- Spring below Strelecký vrch (north-west slope), 624 mkm 2.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 624 m
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