Ilava – Nad Hornou Porubou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Ilava – Nad Hornou Porubou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8587, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8587. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11 km. Location: mountain range — Strazovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 11 km with 94 m of ascent and 621 m of descent from Ilava to Nad Hornou Porubou. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 541 m)
- 1–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–550 m, past Osikoviny
- 5–8 kmDescent of 210 m (down to 288 m)
- 8–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 240–290 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 220 m (≈22%), near Vápeč.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 1 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Ilava. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 1 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Vápeč (west slope)km 0.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 798 m
- Spring below Vápeč (north-west slope), 618 mkm 0.5 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 618 m
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