Prosiek – Oblazy, junction
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Prosiek – Oblazy, junction. Has blue marking (regional route №2708, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2708. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.8 km. Location: mountain range — Chočské hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.8 km with 391 m of ascent from Prosiek to Oblazy, junction. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmClimb of 320 m (up to 939 m)
- 4.5–9 kmDescent of 130 m to Oblazy, junction
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 4.5, 7 and 8.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Prosiek. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 4.5, 7 and 8.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hrádok (south-east slope), 637 mkm 0.5 from the start · Not verified · 637 m
- Vyvieranisko Springkm 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 715 m
- Spring below Kubín (east slope)km 4.4 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 952 m
- Spring below Háj (south-west slope), 809 mkm 7.1 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 809 m
- Vyvieračka Spring, 780 mkm 8.3 from the start · Not verified · 780 m
- Spring below Háj (south-east slope)km 8.7 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 739 m
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