Banská Štiavnica, Križovatka – Sedlo Krížna
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Banská Štiavnica, Križovatka – Sedlo Krížna. Has green marking (regional route №5537, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5537. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.3 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovakia Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.3 km with 215 m of ascent from Banská Štiavnica, Križovatka to Sedlo Krížna. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–560 m
- 2.5–5 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 664 m)
- 5–7.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–710 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a climb of 90 m (≈9%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5.5 and 7.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Banská Štiavnica, Križovatka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5.5 and 7.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Pažitie (north-east slope), 564 m (2)km 3.2 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 564 m
- Spring below Pažitie (south slope)km 4 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 596 m
- Spring below Buková hora (south slope)km 5.5 from the start · Not verified · 686 m
- Spring below Hatlabov vrch (east slope)km 7 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 719 m
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