Prieková – Zábiedovo
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Prieková – Zábiedovo. Has blue marking (regional route №2689, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2689. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.8 km. Location: mountain range — Podhale and Spiš, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.8 km with 355 m of ascent and 708 m of descent from Prieková to Zábiedovo. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmDescent of 400 m (down to 762 m)
- 4–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–770 m
- 7–8 kmClimb of 220 m (up to 943 m)
- 8–11 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 703 m)
- 11–13 kmClimb of 110 m (up to 809 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 210 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 8 and 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Prieková. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 8 and 10. There are no springs between km 0 and 8 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Osly (north-west slope), 945 mkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 945 m
- Spring below Ostrý Vrch (east slope), 715 mkm 10.2 from the start · Not verified · 715 m
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