Podkriváň, railway station — Lovinobaňa, railway station, via Javor, Divín
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Podkriváň, railway station – Javor – Divín – Lovinobaňa, railway station. Has blue marking (regional route №2631, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2631. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 18 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovak Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 18 km with 456 m of ascent from Podkriváň, railway station to Lovinobaňa, railway station. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–440 m
- 1–5 kmClimb of 370 m to Javor (821 m)
- 5–7 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 650 m)
- 7–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 610–660 m, past Činčurov vŕšok
- 9–12 kmDescent of 320 m (down to 290 m)
- 12–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–300 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 150 m (≈15%), near Javor.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Podkriváň, railway station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 13 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Veľký vrchkm 12.9 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 273 m
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ModerateTwo-dayMarkedPíla Budínska skalaElevation profile292–747 m21.6 kmascent 488 m≈ 6.5 h walking
EasyOne-dayMarkedPodkriváň, municipal office Pod Kajlovým vrchomElevation profile396–486 m2.4 kmascent 7 m≈ 30 min walking
EasyOne-dayMarkedSedem chotárov peak Lovinobaňa stationvia Ružiná campsiteElevation profile229–602 m6.8 kmascent 377 m≈ 2.5 h walkingCraft nearby
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