Skliarovo – Mountain Hotel Poľana
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About the trail
Route Skliarovo – Mountain Hotel Poľana. Has green marking (regional route №5502, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5502. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske 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 9.7 km with 699 m of ascent from Skliarovo to Mountain Hotel Poľana. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–720 m
- 5–8.5 kmClimb of 530 m (up to 1,249 m)
- 8.5–9.5 kmDescent of 230 m to Mountain Hotel Poľana
Steepest kilometre: km 8.5–9.5, a descent of 230 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5, 7 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: Skliarovo. 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5, 7 and 9.
Water and shelter on the route
- Rechtorova Wellkm 5.9 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 772 m
- Spring of Bystrý potok, 1 062 mkm 7.7 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 062 m
- Spring below Kozí chrbát (west slope)km 8.3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 103 m
- Spring, 1 232 mkm 9.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
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