Štefanová – Ostrvné
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Štefanová – Ostrvné. Has yellow marking (regional route №8663, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8663. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.6 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 2.6 km with 141 m of ascent from Štefanová to Ostrvné. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmClimb of 100 m to Vrchpodžiar Pass
- 1–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–760 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 100 m (≈10%), near Vrchpodžiar Pass.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Štefanová. 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Boboty (east slope), 724 mkm 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 724 m
- Spring below Boboty (east slope), 709 mkm 2.2 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 709 m
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Water parks & thermal poolsLúčky Spa and AQUA-VITAL Park27 km from the trailLúčky Spa (Kúpele Lúčky) lies in a quiet valley beneath the Choč Mountains, in the village of Lúčky near Ružomberok.
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