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Oponice – Ladice, stop

Start: Oponice
Range: Strážov Mountains
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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14.7 kmLength
546 mAscent
518 mDescent
505 mMax. altitude
168 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Oponice – Ladice, stop. Has green marking (regional route №5129, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5129. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 14.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strážovské Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.7 km with 546 m of ascent from Oponice to Ladice, stop. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 14.7 km ÷ 4 = 3.7 h + 546 m ÷ 600 = 0.9 h, about 4.5 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 160–230 m
  2. 2–4 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 501 m)
  3. 4–6 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 339 m)
  4. 6–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 330–400 m
  5. 9–11 kmClimb of 140 m (up to 483 m)
  6. 11–15 kmDescent of 280 m to Ladice, stop

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2.5 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Oponice. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2.5 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
Heatherfruit nowIn season nowHeatherCalluna vulgarisA low evergreen shrub with lilac flowers that blooms at the end of summer. It grows on acidic poor soils.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
Black woodpeckerIn season nowBlack woodpeckerDryocopus martiusThe largest woodpecker in Europe, black with a red cap. Its large cavities are later inhabited by owls, pigeons, and bats.
Silver birchSilver birchBetula pendulaSilver birch with drooping branches. In the Carpathians, it is the first to colonize clearings, burnt areas, and abandoned meadows.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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