Strelníky – Bukovina
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Strelníky – Bukovina. Has green marking (regional route №5428, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5428. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.6 km. Location: mountain range — Strednoslovenske hory, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.6 km with 28 m of ascent and 556 m of descent from Strelníky to Bukovina. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–5.5 kmDescent of 490 m (down to 701 m)
- 5.5–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–710 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 1. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Strelnícky Hut (km 1.5), Ondrišova Hut (km 2).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Strelníky. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 1. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Strelnícky Hut (km 1.5), Ondrišova Hut (km 2).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Ľubietovská Bukovina (south-east slope)km 0 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 157 m
- Spring below Ľubietovská Bukovina (north-west slope), 1 135 mkm 1.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 135 m
- Strelnícky Hutkm 1.3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 1 155 m
- Spring below Ľubietovská Bukovina (north-west slope), 1 104 mkm 1.7 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 104 m
- Ondrišova Hutkm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 060 m
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