Nová Bystrica, primary school — Riečnica, church
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Nová Bystrica, primary school – Riečnica, church. Has blue marking (regional route №2676, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2676. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.2 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 10.2 km with 193 m of ascent from Nová Bystrica, primary school to Riečnica, church. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 110 m (up to 645 m)
- 2–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–660 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 80 m (≈8%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — 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: Nová Bystrica, primary school. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Škutov vrchkm 10.1 from the start · Not verified · 615 m
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