Staré hory, by the chapel – Krížna
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Staré hory, by the chapel – Krížna. Has blue marking (regional route №2628, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2628. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.3 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 7.3 km with 1,139 m of ascent from Staré hory, by the chapel to Krížna. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–7.5 kmClimb of 1,070 m to Líška (1,445 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a climb of 240 m (≈24%), near Majerova skala.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Staré hory, by the chapel. 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Majerova skalakm 3.2 from the start · Not verified · 998 m
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