Prievidza – Veľký Grič
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Prievidza – Veľký Grič. Has yellow marking (regional route №8407, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8407. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 15.5 km. Location: mountain range – Strazhovski Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.5 km with 771 m of ascent from Prievidza to Veľký Grič. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 260–350 m
- 5–6 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 469 m)
- 6–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–470 m
- 8–11 kmClimb of 310 m (up to 746 m)
- 11–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–830 m
- 14–15 kmClimb of 140 m to Veľký Grič (971 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 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: Prievidza. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 9 and 15. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Malinoveckm 9 from the start · Not verified · 544 m
- Spring below Jelení vrchkm 9.9 from the start · Not verified · 602 m
- Spring below Veľký Grič (north-west slope)km 14.6 from the start · 70 m off the path · Has water · 863 m
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