Štiavnik, Ráztoka – Nad Zápačou
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About the trail
Route Štiavnik, Ráztoka – Nad Zápačou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8676, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8676. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.5 km. Location: mountain massif — Yavornyky, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.5 km with 40 m of ascent and 400 m of descent from Štiavnik, Ráztoka to Nad Zápačou. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmDescent of 120 m (down to 832 m)
- 1.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–850 m
- 4–4.5 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 649 m)
- 4.5–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–650 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
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: Štiavnik, Ráztoka. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 1.5 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 Čemerka (south-east slope), 841 mkm 1.3 from the start · Not verified · 841 m
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