Zvolen passenger station loop
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About the trail
Route Zvolen passenger station loop. Has blue marking (regional route №2652, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2652. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.2 km, the route is circular. Location: mountain range — Central Slovakian Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.2 km with 324 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–300 m
- 1–5 kmClimb of 260 m to Pustý vrch (571 m)
- 5–7 kmDescent of 260 m (down to 298 m)
- 7–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–300 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a descent of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 6 and 7. 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
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 6 and 7. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Hradná studňa Well, 292 mkm 0.5 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 292 m
- Spring below Pustý vrch (north-east slope), 483 mkm 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 483 m
- Spring below Pustý vrch (north-east slope), 320 mkm 7.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 320 m
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