Podhradie – Sklabinský Podzámok
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Podhradie – Sklabinský Podzámok. Has red marking (national route №0871, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0871. The marking is red, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.6 km. Location: mountain range — Velká Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.6 km with 418 m of ascent from Podhradie to Sklabinský Podzámok. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–0.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–540 m
- 0.5–2.5 kmClimb of 370 m to Katova skala (927 m)
- 2.5–6.5 kmDescent of 420 m (down to 490 m)
- 6.5–7.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 470–500 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 280 m (≈28%), near Katova skala.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 3.
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 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Veľký vrch (north-west slope), 535 mkm 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 535 m
- Spring below Kopec (south slope)km 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 778 m
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