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Pružina, Garages – Lazový Peak

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12.7 kmLength
719 mAscent
467 mDescent
856 mMax. altitude
377 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 Pružina, Garages – Lazový Peak. Has yellow marking (regional route №8582, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8582. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.7 km with 719 m of ascent from Pružina, Garages to Lazový Peak. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 370–550 m
  2. 3–5 kmClimb of 210 m to Hut below Hrubá Kečka
  3. 5–6 kmDescent of 100 m (down to 651 m)
  4. 6–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 620–660 m
  5. 8–10 kmClimb of 190 m to Miklovské (856 m)
  6. 10–13 kmDescent of 210 m to Lazový Peak

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 150 m (≈18%), near Hut below Hrubá Kečka.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5 and 7.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Hrubá Kečka (km 5).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Pružina, Garages. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 3, 5 and 7.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Hrubá Kečka (km 5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Svätého Janka Springkm 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 444 m
  2. Spring below Hrádok (south-west slope), 535 mkm 4 from the start · Not verified · 535 m
  3. Hut below Hrubá Kečkakm 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 773 m
  4. Karlova studnička Springkm 6.7 from the start · Not verified · 727 m
  5. Spring below Žiar (north-east slope)km 9.2 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 724 m

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