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Nižná – Ostražica

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2.5 kmLength
206 mAscent
1 mDescent
768 mMax. altitude
562 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Nižná – Ostražica. Has yellow marking (local route №8576V, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route No. 8576V. The marking is yellow, the sign is a triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.5 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 2.5 km with 206 m of ascent from Nižná to Ostražica. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 1.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Koliba pod krížom na hrade Hut (km 2.5).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Nižná.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 1.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Koliba pod krížom na hrade Hut (km 2.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Ostražicakm 0.4 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 567 m
  2. Spring below Ostražicakm 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 648 m
  3. Koliba pod krížom na hrade Hutkm 2.3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 739 m

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