Turčianske Teplice, station – Flochová Saddle
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Turčianske Teplice, station – Flochová Saddle. Has green marking (regional route №5630, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5630. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.6 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovak Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.6 km with 151 m of ascent and 945 m of descent from Flochová Saddle to Turčianske Teplice, station. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,300–1,320 m, past Flochová
- 1–7 kmDescent of 670 m (down to 636 m)
- 7–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–750 m
- 9–15 kmDescent of 240 m to Turčianske Teplice, station
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 260 m (≈26%), near Flochová.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 14. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Flochová Saddle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 14. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Kollar Wellkm 14 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 516 m
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