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Educational Trail of Fraňo Madva

12 kmLength
608 mAscent
591 mDescent
901 mMax. altitude
298 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Educational Trail of Fraňo Madva. Has green marking (local route №9860). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route No. 9860. The marking is green, the sign is a diagonal stripe on a white background. Length of the route — 12 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12 km with 608 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 320 m (up to 622 m)
  2. 3–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 620–660 m
  3. 4–5 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 814 m)
  4. 5–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–880 m
  5. 6–12 kmDescent of 560 m (down to 314 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 9 and 10. 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

This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 9 and 10. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Smolová horakm 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 378 m
  2. Drinking water below Dolný leskm 2.5 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 456 m
  3. Spring below Malý Rokoškm 3.8 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 581 m
  4. Spring below Predný Rokoš (west slope)km 8.7 from the start · Not verified · 521 m
  5. Madvova Springkm 10.3 from the start · Not verified · 374 m

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