Žibritov – Banský Studenec
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Žibritov – Banský Studenec. Has blue marking (regional route №2666, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2666. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.5 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.5 km with 335 m of ascent from Žibritov to Banský Studenec. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–550 m
- 1–2 kmClimb of 150 m to Buzalkov Vrch (711 m)
- 2–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–750 m
- 5–8.5 kmDescent of 170 m to Banský Studenec
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 190 m (≈19%), near Buzalkov Vrch.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 7.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Žibritov. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 7.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Breziny (north slope)km 7.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 644 m
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