Bolešov – Chata Vršatec
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Bolešov – Chata Vršatec. Has green marking (regional route №5588, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5588. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.2 km. Location: mountain range — Biele Karpaty, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.2 km with 577 m of ascent from Bolešov to Chata Vršatec. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–390 m
- 7–11 kmClimb of 380 m (up to 758 m)
- 11–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–780 m
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 10 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Bolešov. 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.
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 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Well below Kalinkakm 10 from the start · Not verified · 565 m
- Spring below Chmeľová (south-west slope)km 14.6 from the start · Not verified · 747 m
- Spring below Chmeľová (south slope), 743 mkm 15.1 from the start · Not verified · 743 m
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