Stankovany – Podšíp
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Stankovany – Podšíp. Has green marking (national route №5625). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 5625. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. The length of the route is 3 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3 km with 322 m of ascent from Stankovany to Podšíp. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–450 m
- 1–2.5 kmClimb of 240 m (up to 688 m)
- 2.5–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–750 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 230 m (≈23%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1.5 and 3.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Stankovany. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1.5 and 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hôrka (west slope), 464 mkm 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 464 m
- Spring below Zadný Šíp (south slope)km 1.4 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 549 m
- Spring below Zadný Šíp (south-west slope), 594 mkm 1.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 594 m
- Spring below Zadný Šíp (west slope), 751 mkm 3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 751 m
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