Ruins of Tematín Castle – Pod Prieľačinou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Ruins of Tematín Castle – Pod Prieľačinou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8116, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8116. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.2 km. Location: mountain range — Strazovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.2 km with 354 m of ascent and 654 m of descent from Ruins of Tematín Castle to Pod Prieľačinou. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmDescent of 600 m (down to 252 m)
- 6–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–260 m
- 7–10 kmClimb of 330 m to Hut below Kňaží vrch
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Medvedica Shelter (km 1), Hut below Kňaží vrch (km 10).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Ruins of Tematín Castle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Medvedica Shelter (km 1), Hut below Kňaží vrch (km 10).
Water and shelter on the route
- Medvedica Shelterkm 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 726 m
- Spring below Holubací vrch (east slope)km 4.3 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 365 m
- Hut below Kňaží vrchkm 10.2 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 577 m
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