Rajecká Lesná, junction – Zraz
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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Rajecká Lesná, junction – Zraz. Has blue marking (regional route №2740, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2740. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.3 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 10.3 km with 199 m of ascent and 504 m of descent from Rajecká Lesná, junction to Zraz. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmClimb of 170 m to pod Úplazom Pass
- 1–4 kmDescent of 360 m (down to 625 m)
- 4–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–630 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 230 m (≈23%), near pod Úplazom Pass.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5 and 8.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Rajecká Lesná, junction. 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5 and 8.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Prípor (north slope)km 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 663 m
- Spring below Čelo (north-east slope)km 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 630 m
- Spring below Žiar (south-west slope), 597 mkm 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 597 m
- Spring below Vŕšky (south-west slope)km 8 from the start · Not verified · 546 m
- Saint Františka Springkm 8.6 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 526 m
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