Oslany – Rúbaný vrch
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Oslany – Rúbaný vrch. Has yellow marking (regional route №8401a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8401a. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.6 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.6 km with 1,084 m of ascent from Oslany to Rúbaný vrch. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–390 m
- 6–14 kmClimb of 720 m to Rúbaný vrch (1,097 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 10, 11 and 14. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Oslany. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 10, 11 and 14. There are no springs between km 0 and 10 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Sladná skalakm 9.7 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 747 m
- Spring below Buchlovkm 11.2 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 900 m
- Spring below Rúbaný vrchkm 13.6 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 072 m
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Craft producersKremnica gingerbread: the Haurík family bakery since 192234 km from the trailKremnica is an old mining town in the Kremnica Mountains where coins have been struck for more than six centuries.
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