Nitrianska Blatnica – Horáreň Modrová
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About the trail
Route Nitrianska Blatnica – Horáreň Modrová. Has green marking (regional route №5131, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5131. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.1 km. Location: mountain range — Strazovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.1 km with 524 m of ascent from Nitrianska Blatnica to Horáreň Modrová. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 320 m (up to 556 m)
- 6–8 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 274 m)
- 8–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–280 m
- 8–11 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 440 m)
- 11–12 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 275 m)
- 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 240–280 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 7 and 12.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Nitrianska Blatnica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 7 and 12.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Visiace skalykm 2.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 339 m
- Spring below Krahulčie vrchy (north slope), 293 mkm 7.2 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 293 m
- Spring below Grnicakm 11.9 from the start · Not verified · 283 m
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