Ústie Prosieckej Valley – Kvačany
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Ústie Prosieckej Valley – Kvačany. Has yellow marking (regional route №8606, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8606. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.6 km. Location: mountain range — Khochski Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.6 km with 171 m of ascent from Ústie Prosieckej Valley to Kvačany. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–0.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 630–650 m
- 0.5–1.5 kmClimb of 100 m (up to 751 m)
- 1.5–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–760 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Ústie Prosieckej Valley. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hoľa (north-west slope)km 0.2 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 667 m
- Spring below Hrádok (south-east slope), 637 mkm 4.6 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 637 m
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