Podhradie – Pod Jarabou skalou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Podhradie – Pod Jarabou skalou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8405, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8405. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.7 km with 603 m of ascent from Podhradie to Pod Jarabou skalou. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmClimb of 590 m (up to 1,153 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Podhradie. 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Buckovokm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 817 m
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