Sološnícka dolina – Veľký Petrklín
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sološnícka dolina – Veľký Petrklín. Has blue marking (regional route №2462, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2462. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 3.8 km, the route is circular. Location: mountain range – Little Carpathians, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short loop route of 3.8 km with 309 m of ascent, starting and finishing at Sološnícka dolina. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 270–370 m
- 1.5–2.5 kmClimb of 210 m to Veľký Peterklin (587 m)
- 2.5–4 kmDescent of 290 m to Sološnická Shelter
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 260 m (≈26%), near Sološnická Shelter.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Sološnická Shelter (km 3.5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Sološnícka dolina. This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Sološnická Shelter (km 3.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Malá Vápenná (west slope), 297 mkm 0.3 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 297 m
- Sološnická Shelterkm 3.7 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 281 m
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