Nová Baňa – Sedlo Kuchyňa
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Nová Baňa – Sedlo Kuchyňa. Has green marking (regional route №5528, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5528. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.9 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.9 km with 33 m of ascent and 537 m of descent from Nová Baňa to Sedlo Kuchyňa. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–720 m
- 1.5–5 kmDescent of 380 m (down to 319 m)
- 5–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 210–320 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5, 2.5 and 6.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Nová Baňa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 1.5, 2.5 and 6.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Žobrácka Springkm 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 662 m
- Spring below Viničný vrchkm 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 540 m
- Drinking water below Kalvária (north-east slope), 234 mkm 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 234 m
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