Pliešky – Markovica
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Pliešky – Markovica. Has blue marking (local route, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is blue, the sign is a triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.1 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A short route of 5.1 km with 430 m of ascent from Pliešky to Markovica. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 290 m to Pliešky (382 m)
- 3–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 470–550 m
- 4–5 kmClimb of 110 m to Markovica (592 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 150 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 3.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Pliešky. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 3.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Pliešky (south slope), 331 mkm 2.2 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 331 m
- Captured spring below Grófoveckm 3.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 444 m
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