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Považská Bystrica – Zliechov

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27 kmLength
866 mAscent
543 mDescent
902 mMax. altitude
283 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Považská Bystrica – Zliechov. Has green marking (regional route №5584, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5584. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 27 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 27 km with 866 m of ascent from Považská Bystrica to Zliechov. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–310 m
  2. 3–5 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 458 m)
  3. 5–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–480 m
  4. 19–23 kmClimb of 440 m (up to 882 m)
  5. 23–27 kmDescent of 280 m to Zliechov

Steepest kilometre: km 22–23, a climb of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24 and 26. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — 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: Považská Bystrica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 19 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 11, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24 and 26. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2 l of water.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Trudovačkm 10.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 365 m
  2. Spring below Radovákm 16.1 from the start · Not verified · 386 m
  3. Spring below Somorovákm 17.4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 414 m
  4. Svätého Janka Springkm 18.9 from the start · Not verified · 444 m
  5. Spring below Hrádok (south-west slope), 535 mkm 20.6 from the start · Not verified · 535 m
  6. Spring below Sokolie (south-east slope), 623 mkm 22.1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 623 m
  7. Spring below Mažiarkm 24.1 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 730 m
  8. Drinking water below Javorina Passkm 26.2 from the start · Not verified · 633 m

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