Pukanec, Breziny – Saddle under Veľký Veterník
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Pukanec, Breziny – Saddle under Veľký Veterník. Has yellow marking (regional route №8171, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8171. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 3.1 km. Location: mountain range – Stredoslovenske hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.1 km with 11 m of ascent and 327 m of descent from Pukanec, Breziny to Saddle under Veľký Veterník. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–710 m
- 1–3 kmDescent of 260 m to Saddle under Veľký Veterník
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Pukanec, Breziny. 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 0.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hrubý vrch (south slope), 690 mkm 0.1 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 690 m
- Spring below Veľký Veterníkkm 0.5 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 648 m
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