Podhradie – Bezovec, recreation center
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Podhradie – Bezovec, recreation center. Has green marking (regional route №5128, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5128. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.4 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.4 km with 274 m of ascent from Podhradie to Bezovec, recreation center. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 340 m)
- 3.5–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 340–400 m
- 5–6.5 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 578 m)
- 6.5–7 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 439 m)
- 7–8.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–460 m
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Podhradie. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Švibov (north-west slope)km 1.9 from the start · Not verified · 438 m
- Spring below Švibov (north slope)km 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 389 m
- Spring below Čierny vrch (north slope), 393 mkm 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 393 m
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