Koniarky – Balcierovo
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About the trail
Route Koniarky – Balcierovo. Has yellow marking (regional route №8633, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8633. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.5 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 2.5 km with 2 m of ascent and 557 m of descent from Koniarky to Balcierovo. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mandolina Hut (km 0.5), Hut below Láclavovská (km 2.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Koniarky. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 0.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mandolina Hut (km 0.5), Hut below Láclavovská (km 2.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Mandolina Hutkm 0.4 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 314 m
- Spring below Biela skala (north-east slope), 1 027 mkm 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 027 m
- Hut below Láclavovskákm 2.4 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 802 m
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