Sklabiňa – Jarabiná
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sklabiňa – Jarabiná. Has blue marking (regional route №2732, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2732. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11.3 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.3 km with 135 m of ascent and 964 m of descent from Jarabiná to Sklabiňa. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmDescent of 250 m to za Kečkou Pass
- 1–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,030–1,130 m, past Kečka
- 2–7 kmDescent of 490 m (down to 632 m)
- 7–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–640 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 270 m (≈27%), near Jarabiná.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5 and 9.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Jarabiná. 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 0, 5 and 9.
Water and shelter on the route
- Jarabinský Springkm 0.2 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 237 m
- Spring below Tisovékm 4.7 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 823 m
- Spring below Čierne Blato (south-west slope)km 8.8 from the start · Not verified · 553 m
- Spring below Čierne Blato (north-west slope)km 9.5 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 550 m
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