Veľké Uherce Reservoir – Veľké Uherce
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About the trail
Route Veľké Uherce Reservoir – Veľké Uherce. Has green marking (regional route №5412, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5412. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 16.6 km. Location: mountain range — Strazovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.6 km with 493 m of ascent from Veľké Uherce Reservoir to Veľké Uherce. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 260–320 m
- 3–6 kmClimb of 400 m to Oselný vrch (632 m)
- 6–17 kmDescent of 480 m to Veľké Uherce
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 150 m (≈15%), near Oselný vrch.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 6 and 10.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Veľké Uherce Reservoir.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 6 and 10.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Oselný vrchkm 5.5 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 560 m
- Spring below Krahuleckm 9.8 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 551 m
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