Uhrovec – Uhlisko
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About the trail
Route Uhrovec – Uhlisko. Has blue marking (regional route №2449, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2449. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 21.7 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 21.7 km with 613 m of ascent and 1,196 m of descent from Uhrovec to Uhlisko. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmDescent of 570 m (down to 261 m)
- 6–11 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 588 m)
- 11–17 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 262 m)
- 17–22 kmGentle ups and downs at 250–360 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 6. There are no springs between km 6 and 22 — carry at least 3 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Uhrovec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 6. There are no springs between km 6 and 22 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Lachkm 5.6 from the start · Not verified · 257 m
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Cheese dairies & pasturesSalaš Orlové near Považská Bystrica: cheese, bryndza, žinčica32 km from the trailOrlové is a part of the town of Považská Bystrica on the left bank of the Váh, at the foot of hills that rise into the Strážov Hills.
Water parks & thermal poolsSpa Aphrodite thermal pools, Rajecké Teplice42 km from the trailHot mineral water rises here, and it feeds the Spa Aphrodite resort, whose thermal pools, saunas and Natural Spa zone are open not only to patients but to anyone with...