Valaská Belá – Saddle Trtávka
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Valaská Belá – Saddle Trtávka. Has yellow marking (regional route №8139, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8139. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strazovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.7 km with 383 m of ascent from Valaská Belá to Saddle Trtávka. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 360 m (down to 390 m)
- 2–3.5 kmClimb of 220 m (up to 605 m)
- 3.5–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–720 m
- 5–6 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 572 m)
- 6–7.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–590 m
- 7.5–8.5 kmDescent of 120 m to Saddle Trtávka
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2 and 5. 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: Valaská Belá. 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2 and 5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Očná Spring, 750 mkm 0 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 750 m
- Dolinkakm 1.8 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 411 m
- Spring below Belanská Poľana (north-west slope)km 4.9 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 688 m
- Spring below Belanská Poľana (north slope)km 5.6 from the start · Not verified · 642 m
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