Stratená – Occasional Spring
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Stratená – Occasional Spring. Has green marking (regional route №5727, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5727. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.2 km with 90 m of ascent and 251 m of descent from Stratená to Occasional Spring. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 960–1,050 m
- 1.5–3 kmDescent of 220 m to Occasional Spring
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 3. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Stratená. 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 3. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Occasional well, 964 mkm 0 from the start · Not verified · 964 m
- Drinking water below Marčekovákm 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 847 m
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