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Turie – Pod Krížavou

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9.8 kmLength
1 031 mAscent
43 mDescent
1 436 mMax. altitude
413 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Turie – Pod Krížavou. Has green marking (regional route №5652, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5652. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.8 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 9.8 km with 1,031 m of ascent from Turie to Pod Krížavou. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–3.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 410–570 m
  2. 3.5–10 kmClimb of 870 m to Skalka (1,308 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 6.5–7.5, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 3.

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 7 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5 and 3.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Turská skala (east slope)km 0.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 431 m
  2. Spring below Polomeckm 3 from the start · Not verified · 511 m

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