Nitra, Šindolka – Under the Long Rock
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Nitra, Šindolka – Under the Long Rock. Has yellow marking (regional route №8132, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8132. The marking is yellow, 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 — Strážovské Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.9 km with 479 m of ascent from Nitra, Šindolka to Under the Long Rock. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmClimb of 270 m (up to 444 m)
- 3.5–6.5 kmDescent of 230 m (down to 210 m)
- 6.5–8.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 190–220 m
- 8.5–10 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 377 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2 and 8.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Nitra, Šindolka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 0, 2 and 8.
Water and shelter on the route
- Šindolka Springkm 0 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 158 m
- Spring on Pivonkovejkm 1.8 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 261 m
- Svoradov Springkm 2.3 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 318 m
- Drinking water below Hôrka (north slope)km 8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 194 m
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