Ústie Šindelnej doliny – Pod Skalkou
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About the trail
Route Ústie Šindelnej doliny – Pod Skalkou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8668, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8668. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.4 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.4 km with 375 m of ascent from Ústie Šindelnej doliny to Pod Skalkou. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmClimb of 350 m (up to 922 m)
- 2.5–6.5 kmDescent of 410 m to Pod Skalkou
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Ústie Šindelnej doliny. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Javorina Pass (north-east slope), 785 mkm 1.4 from the start · Not verified · 785 m
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