Prakovce, stop – Pri hrobíku
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About the trail
Route Prakovce, stop – Pri hrobíku. Has green marking (regional route №5768, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5768. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.2 km with 4 m of ascent and 384 m of descent from Prakovce, stop to Pri hrobíku. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 599 m)
- 1–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–600 m
- 2.5–4 kmDescent of 180 m to Pri hrobíku
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 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: Prakovce, stop. 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Ostrá skala (south slope)km 3.4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 413 m
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