Sedlo Volárska – Kozelník
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sedlo Volárska – Kozelník. Has blue marking (regional route №2663, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2663. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.1 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 9.1 km with 131 m of ascent and 563 m of descent from Sedlo Volárska to Kozelník. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–0.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–840 m, past Strela
- 0.5–1.5 kmDescent of 160 m to Mountain hut below Strela
- 1.5–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–740 m, past Marcíčka
- 3–7.5 kmDescent of 360 m (down to 371 m)
- 7.5–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 350–380 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 180 m (≈18%), near Mountain hut below Strela.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain hut below Strela (km 1.5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Sedlo Volárska. 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain hut below Strela (km 1.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Strela (north-west slope), 693 mkm 1.2 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 693 m
- Mountain hut below Strelakm 1.3 from the start · Standing · 664 m
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