Pružina, garages – Meadow under Strážov
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Pružina, garages – Meadow under Strážov. Has green marking (regional route №5643, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5643. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.3 km. Location: mountain range — Strážovské hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.3 km with 1,050 m of ascent from Pružina, garages to Meadow under Strážov. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmClimb of 630 m (up to 1,013 m)
- 8–9 kmDescent of 230 m to Hut below Hrubá Kečka
- 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–820 m, past Vrábľová
- 10–12 kmClimb of 230 m to Čierny vrch (1,068 m)
- 12–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,020–1,130 m
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 250 m (≈25%), near Hut below Hrubá Kečka.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 9.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Hrubá Kečka (km 9).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Pružina, garages. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 9.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Hrubá Kečka (km 9).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Ostrý Vrch (south slope), 417 mkm 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 417 m
- Hut below Hrubá Kečkakm 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 773 m
- Karlova studnička Springkm 9.3 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 727 m
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