Turie – Minčol
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Turie – Minčol. Has yellow marking (regional route №8656a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8656a. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.6 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 8.6 km with 918 m of ascent from Turie to Minčol. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–8.5 kmClimb of 910 m to Minčol (1,364 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 290 m (≈29%), near Hut below Dlhá lúka.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 8.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Dlhá lúka (km 7).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Turie. 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 8.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Dlhá lúka (km 7).
Water and shelter on the route
- Captured spring below Mikušovákm 2 from the start · Not verified · 548 m
- Hut below Dlhá lúkakm 7 from the start · Not verified · 1 103 m
- Spring below Minčol (south-west slope)km 8 from the start · Not verified · 1 260 m
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