Tiesňavy – Pod Pálenicou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Tiesňavy – Pod Pálenicou. Has green marking (regional route №5660, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5660. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.3 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.3 km with 318 m of ascent and 925 m of descent from Tiesňavy to Pod Pálenicou. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmDescent of 350 m to Vrchpodžiar Pass
- 3–4 kmClimb of 250 m to Boboty (1,087 m)
- 4–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,050–1,090 m
- 4.5–6.5 kmDescent of 480 m to Pod Pálenicou
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 350 m (≈35%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3 and 6. 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: Tiesňavy. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 0, 3 and 6. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Malý Rozsuteckm 0.2 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 182 m
- Spring below Boboty (east slope), 724 mkm 2.8 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 724 m
- Spring below Boboty (east slope), 696 mkm 3.2 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 696 m
- Captured spring below Mních (south-east slope)km 6.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 586 m
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