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Stanov Trail (Short Family Route)

14.8 kmLength
238 mAscent
238 mDescent
381 mMax. altitude
212 mMin. altitude

Trail map

Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Stanov Trail (Short Family Route). Has grey marking (local route №IVV3, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route No. IVV3. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.8 km, the route is circular. Location: mountain range — Strážovské hory, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day loop route of 14.8 km with 238 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate.

Route stages

  1. 0–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 210–380 m
  2. 12–15 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 341 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 13–14, a climb of 100 m (≈10%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

This is a loop: it brings you back to the start.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Pavlov vrchkm 6.1 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 297 m
  2. Spring below Nemcov vrch (south slope)km 7.2 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 285 m
  3. Kubranská Mineral Springkm 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 244 m
  4. Drinking water below Kozí vrch (north slope), 210 mkm 12.2 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 210 m
  5. Well of Lovekm 12.8 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 226 m
  6. Drinking water below Kozí vrch (north-west slope), 217 m (2)km 13.2 from the start · 110 m off the path · Has water · 217 m
  7. Spring below Kozí vrchkm 14.4 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 293 m

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