Prochot – Kanie studne
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Prochot – Kanie studne. Has yellow marking (regional route №8412, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8412. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.2 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.2 km with 653 m of ascent from Prochot to Kanie studne. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmClimb of 630 m (up to 1,178 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2.5, 4.5 and 7.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Prochot. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2.5, 4.5 and 7.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Veľká Kršľakm 2.6 from the start · Not verified · 783 m
- Spring below Magurka (east slope), 923 mkm 4.4 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 923 m
- Spring below Tri chotáre (south-west slope)km 7.2 from the start · Has water · 1 187 m
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