Sekaniny, huts – Vrvrava
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sekaniny, huts – Vrvrava. Has yellow marking (regional route №8410, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8410. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.8 km. Location: mountain range — Strazovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.8 km with 383 m of ascent from Sekaniny, huts to Vrvrava. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–660 m
- 1–4 kmClimb of 320 m (up to 972 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Sekaniny, huts.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Repiská (south-west slope), 595 mkm 0 from the start · Not verified · 595 m
- Spring below Repiská (south slope), 645 mkm 0.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 645 m
- Spring below Kuní vrchkm 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 967 m
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