Podhorany, viaduct – Štitáre
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Podhorany, viaduct – Štitáre. Has blue marking (regional route №2424, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2424. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.8 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.8 km with 175 m of ascent from Podhorany, viaduct to Štitáre. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 410 m)
- 2–5 kmDescent of 210 m to Štitáre
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 120 m (≈12%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1.5 and 5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Podhorany, viaduct. 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1.5 and 5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Kadaň Springkm 0.1 from the start · Not verified · 246 m
- Gáborka Springkm 1.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 374 m
- Drinking water below Hôrka (north slope)km 4.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 194 m
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