Podhradie – Zvyšky Sučianskeho hradu
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Podhradie – Zvyšky Sučianskeho hradu. Has green marking (regional route №5649, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5649. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.4 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, 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 3.4 km with 410 m of ascent from Podhradie to Zvyšky Sučianskeho hradu. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 380 m to Smrekové (890 m)
- 3–3.5 kmDescent of 120 m to Zvyšky Sučianskeho hradu
Steepest kilometre: km 1–1.5, a climb of 150 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 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: Podhradie. 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 3.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Vrchdielkm 0.7 from the start · Not verified · 521 m
- Vápenicakm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 730 m
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