Píla – Tatra
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Píla – Tatra. Has blue marking (regional route №2609, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2609. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.2 km. Location: mountain range — Strazovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.2 km with 7 m of ascent and 601 m of descent from Píla to Tatra. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 570 m to Tatra
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 7.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Píla. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 7.
Water and shelter on the route
- Pavúčia Springkm 7 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 395 m
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Crafts & workshopsDo dielne, Počúvadlo: woodcarving courses near Banská Štiavnica29 km from the trailHere, in the quiet among the hills, works the small workshop Do dielne (“To the workshop”). Its owner Dušan Budinský ran a hairdresser’s in Bratislava for eight years,...
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Water parks & thermal poolsSpa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice37 km from the trailTurčianske Teplice is one of Slovakia’s oldest spa towns. Its warm springs were first mentioned in 1281 in a deed of gift by King Ladislaus IV, and from 1533 they...