Štefanová – Chleb Cable Car, upper station
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Štefanová – Chleb Cable Car, upper station. Has blue marking (regional route №2753, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2753. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.2 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.2 km with 629 m of ascent and 1,493 m of descent from Štefanová to Chleb Cable Car, upper station. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,470–1,500 m
- 2–8 kmDescent of 850 m to Vrátna Valley
- 8–11 kmClimb of 350 m to Grúň (989 m)
- 11–13 kmDescent of 340 m to Chleb Cable Car, upper station
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 360 m (≈36%), near Baraniarky.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 6 and 11.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata na Grúni (Grúň Hut) (km 11).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Štefanová. 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 6 and 11.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata na Grúni (Grúň Hut) (km 11).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Koniarky (north-east slope)km 2.1 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 379 m
- Spring below Kraviarskekm 3.9 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 208 m
- Spring below Sokolie (south slope)km 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 901 m
- Spring under the Hut, 950 mkm 10.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 950 m
- Chata na Grúni (Grúň Hut)km 11 from the start · Standing · 973 m
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