Nová Baňa, trail No. 8419
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Nová Baňa, trail No. 8419. Has yellow marking (regional route №8419, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8419. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.3 km. Location: mountain range — Strážovské hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.3 km with 295 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–0.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–360 m
- 0.5–3 kmClimb of 270 m (up to 624 m)
- 3–3.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 620–640 m
- 3.5–8.5 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 207 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 1.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 1.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Pinga Springkm 0.3 from the start · Not verified · 348 m
- Kohútovo - Rovnienka Springkm 1.3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 417 m
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Craft producersKremnica gingerbread: the Haurík family bakery since 192237 km from the trailKremnica is an old mining town in the Kremnica Mountains where coins have been struck for more than six centuries.
Craft beer & breweriesPanský pivovar Bojnice: unfiltered craft beer below the castle39 km from the trailBojnice is a spa town in the upper Nitra valley at the foot of the Strážov Hills, famous for the fairy-tale castle of the Pálffy family.
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