Štiavnik, Ráztoka – Kasárne, huts
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Štiavnik, Ráztoka – Kasárne, huts. Has green marking (regional route №5670, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5670. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.7 km. Location: mountain massif — Yavornyky, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.7 km with 404 m of ascent from Štiavnik, Ráztoka to Kasárne, huts. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 370 m to Butorky Pass
- 5–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 960–990 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 110 m (≈11%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Štiavnik, Ráztoka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hričoveckm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 791 m
- Spring below Veľký Javorník (north-east slope)km 5.2 from the start · Not verified · 978 m
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