Podlesok, ATC – Suchá Belá, end
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Podlesok, ATC – Suchá Belá, end. Has green marking (regional route №5725, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5725. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.9 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.9 km with 4 m of ascent and 412 m of descent from Podlesok, ATC to Suchá Belá, end. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmDescent of 400 m to Suchá Belá, end
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 130 m (≈13%), near Suchá Belá Gorge.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 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: Podlesok, ATC. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 3.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Rumanová (south-east slope), 944 mkm 0.2 from the start · Not verified · 944 m
- Drinking water below Zelená hora (west slope), 556 mkm 3.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 556 m
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