Uhrovský Castle – Skačany
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Uhrovský Castle – Skačany. Has blue marking (regional route №2432, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2432. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 18.5 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 18.5 km with 565 m of ascent from Uhrovský Castle to Skačany. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–570 m
- 2–3 kmClimb of 200 m to Holý vrch (688 m)
- 3–6 kmDescent of 340 m (down to 338 m)
- 6–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–390 m
- 9–13 kmClimb of 190 m to Varty Shelter
- 13–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–420 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 190 m (≈19%), near Hut below Melková.
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Melková (km 2), Varty Shelter (km 13).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Uhrovský Castle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Melková (km 2), Varty Shelter (km 13).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Melkovákm 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 473 m
- Varty Shelterkm 13 from the start · Standing · 415 m
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Craft beer & breweriesPanský pivovar Bojnice: unfiltered craft beer below the castleBojnice14 km from the trailBojnice is a spa town in the upper Nitra valley at the foot of the Strážov Hills, famous for the fairy-tale castle of the Pálffy family.
Craft beer & breweriesGalgenberg brewery in Nitrianske Pravno: tour and beer from the tankNitrianske Pravno22 km from the trailNitrianske Pravno is a large village at the northern end of the Upper Nitra basin, 12 km from Prievidza, where the river Nitra leaves the Malá Magura and Žiar hills.
Water parks & thermal poolsTrenčianske Teplice: the Hammam and sulphur thermal bathsTrenčianske Teplice23 km from the trailTrenčianske Teplice is one of Slovakia's oldest spas, squeezed into a narrow wooded valley of the Strážov Mountains not far from Trenčín.
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