Laskomer – Podlavice
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About the trail
Route Laskomer – Podlavice. Has blue marking (local route №2796M, KST;Mestské lesy Banská Bystrica s.r.o.). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route No. 2796M. The marking is blue, with a triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST; Mestské lesy Banská Bystrica s.r.o.. Length of the route — 11 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route is not yet mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, navigate using the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11 km with 452 m of ascent from Laskomer to Podlavice. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmDescent of 350 m (down to 406 m)
- 4–8 kmClimb of 380 m (up to 790 m)
- 8–10 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 462 m)
- 10–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–470 m
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 160 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Laskomer. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Dúbrava (north slope)km 5 from the start · Not verified · 408 m
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Craft producersKremnica gingerbread: the Haurík family bakery since 1922Kremnica14 km from the trailKremnica is an old mining town in the Kremnica Mountains where coins have been struck for more than six centuries.
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