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Čerín – Veľká Zolná

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16 kmLength
601 mAscent
364 mDescent
757 mMax. altitude
386 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Čerín – Veľká Zolná. Has green marking (local route №5696M, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route No. 5696M. The marking is green, with a triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Route length — 16 km. Location: mountain range — Stredoslovenske hory, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16 km with 601 m of ascent from Čerín to Veľká Zolná. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 160 m to Hut below Klimentov vrch
  2. 2–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–600 m
  3. 4–5 kmClimb of 140 m (up to 727 m)
  4. 5–9 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 511 m)
  5. 9–12 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 671 m)
  6. 12–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 620–700 m

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 10, 14 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Klimentov vrch (km 2).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Čerín. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 10, 14 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Klimentov vrch (km 2).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut below Klimentov vrchkm 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 569 m
  2. Repiská Springkm 10.3 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 602 m
  3. Spring below Rígeľ (west slope)km 13.7 from the start · Not verified · 706 m
  4. Spring below Rígeľ (north-west slope)km 14.5 from the start · Not verified · 671 m
  5. Spring below Rígeľ (north slope)km 15.4 from the start · Not verified · 653 m

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