Nižná Revúca – Zvolen
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Nižná Revúca – Zvolen. Has yellow marking (regional route №8607, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8607. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.3 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.3 km with 112 m of ascent and 817 m of descent from Zvolen to Nižná Revúca. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,330–1,400 m, past Nová hoľa, Zvolen, Solisko, Malý Zvolen
- 3–6.5 kmDescent of 690 m to Nižná Revúca
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 270 m (≈27%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1.5, 2.5, 4 and 6.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Zvolen. 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 0, 1.5, 2.5, 4 and 6.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Žarnovkakm 0.2 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 243 m
- Spring below Solisko (east slope), 1 268 mkm 1.4 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 268 m
- Veľká Bzdová Springkm 2.5 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 268 m
- Captured spring under Končitákm 3.9 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 116 m
- Spring below Ctiborkm 6.3 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 704 m
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