Píla, railway station — Divín, via Budiná
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Píla, railway station – Budiná – Divín. Has yellow marking (regional route №8464, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8464. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.1 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovak Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.1 km with 477 m of ascent from Píla, railway station to Divín. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–390 m
- 2–4 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 719 m)
- 4–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–750 m
- 8–13 kmDescent of 430 m (down to 308 m)
- 13–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 260–310 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 12 and 14. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2 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: Píla, railway station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 12 and 14. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Štefanova Springkm 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 462 m
- Štefanove Springskm 12.2 from the start · Not verified · 426 m
- Drinking water below Veľký vrchkm 13.9 from the start · Not verified · 273 m
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