Terchová – Belianske skaly
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About the trail
Route Terchová – Belianske skaly. Has yellow marking (regional route №8662, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8662. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.9 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.9 km with 191 m of ascent and 378 m of descent from Belianske skaly to Terchová. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 543 m)
- 1–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–570 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 200 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 7 and 9.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Belianske skaly. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 7 and 9.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Sokolie (north-east slope)km 7.1 from the start · Not verified · 533 m
- Spring below Oravcovékm 9.9 from the start · Not verified · 564 m
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