Nové Mesto nad Váhom – Mníchova Lehota, stop
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Nové Mesto nad Váhom – Mníchova Lehota, stop. Has green marking (regional route №5111, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5111. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 28.4 km. Location: mountain range — Strážovské mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 28.4 km with 877 m of ascent from Nové Mesto nad Váhom to Mníchova Lehota, stop. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–450 m
- 2–6 kmClimb of 500 m (up to 943 m)
- 6–11 kmDescent of 610 m (down to 333 m)
- 11–15 kmClimb of 190 m (up to 525 m)
- 15–20 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 193 m)
- 20–28 kmGentle ups and downs at 180–200 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 8, 11, 14 and 28. There are no springs between km 14 and 28 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Válovy, 702 m (km 4), Inovecká Hut (km 5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Nové Mesto nad Váhom. This is a one-way route: the finish is 20 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 8, 11, 14 and 28. There are no springs between km 14 and 28 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Válovy, 702 m (km 4), Inovecká Hut (km 5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hroblicakm 0 from the start · Not verified · 355 m
- Mineral Spring in Krásna Valleykm 1.9 from the start · Not verified · 430 m
- Spring below Jarabský vrchkm 4.1 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 706 m
- Válovy, 702 mkm 4.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 702 m
- Inovecká Hutkm 5.4 from the start · Standing · 790 m
- Spring below Hradisko (east slope), 636 mkm 7.8 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 636 m
- Drinking water below Hradiskokm 11.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 328 m
- Spring below Lazový vrchkm 13.8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 441 m
- Drinking water below Plešiveckm 27.9 from the start · Not verified · 183 m
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