Trebostovo, Junction – Horná Meadow
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Trebostovo, Junction – Horná Meadow. Has blue marking (regional route №2738, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2738. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 9 km with 7 m of ascent and 838 m of descent from Trebostovo, Junction to Horná Meadow. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmDescent of 830 m to Horná Meadow
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 280 m (≈28%), near Horná lúka.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2 and 5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Trebostovo, Junction. 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2 and 5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Horná lúkakm 0.1 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 255 m
- Spring below Zvadlivákm 1.9 from the start · Not verified · 931 m
- Spring below Rovienky (east slope)km 5.1 from the start · Not verified · 674 m
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