Nitrianske Rudno – Kanianka
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Nitrianske Rudno – Kanianka. Has blue marking (regional route №2606, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2606. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.7 km with 573 m of ascent from Nitrianske Rudno to Kanianka. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 550 m to Boškovie laz (935 m)
- 5–8 kmDescent of 490 m (down to 432 m)
- 8–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 310–440 m
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 220 m (≈22%), near Boškovie laz.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 3. There are no springs between km 3 and 12 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Nitrianske Rudno. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 2 and 3. There are no springs between km 3 and 12 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Válov Springkm 2.3 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 636 m
- Spring below Ploskýkm 3.5 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 789 m
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Cheese dairies & pasturesTuriec bryndza dairy, Turčianske Teplice: bryndza since 1917Turčianske Teplice21 km from the trailMore than a hundred years of Turiec bryndza Turiec is a wide basin between the ridges of the Veľká and Malá Fatra, a land of pastures and old sheep farming.