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Podhradie – Kľak

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8 kmLength
1 mAscent
914 mDescent
1 394 mMax. altitude
480 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Podhradie – Kľak. Has blue marking (regional route №2731, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2731. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8 km. Location: mountain range — Velká Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 8 km with 1 m of ascent and 914 m of descent from Kľak to Podhradie. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–8 kmDescent of 880 m to Podhradie

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 340 m (≈34%), near Kľak.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4.5, 6 and 7.5.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Kľak. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

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 4.5, 6 and 7.5.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Kopec (south-east slope)km 4.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 684 m
  2. Spring below Smrekové (east slope)km 5.9 from the start · Not verified · 580 m
  3. Spring below Smrekové (north slope)km 6.8 from the start · Not verified · 528 m
  4. Spring below Vrchdielkm 7.5 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 521 m

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