Valaská Belá – Závada pod Čiernym vrchom
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Valaská Belá – Závada pod Čiernym vrchom. Has green marking (regional route №5133, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5133. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11.1 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.1 km with 475 m of ascent from Valaská Belá to Závada pod Čiernym vrchom. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–460 m
- 1–5 kmClimb of 450 m (up to 906 m)
- 5–11 kmDescent of 540 m to Závada pod Čiernym vrchom
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 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: Valaská Belá. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Baba Pass (north slope), 511 mkm 8.9 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 511 m
- Spring below Baba Pass (north slope), 528 mkm 9.3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 528 m
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