Vydrník, station – Letanovce, stop
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Vydrník, station – Letanovce, stop. Has red marking (national route №0911, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0911. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16 km with 512 m of ascent from Vydrník, station to Letanovce, stop. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–550 m
- 3–7 kmClimb of 400 m (up to 927 m)
- 7–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 880–930 m
- 8–11 kmDescent of 340 m (down to 546 m)
- 11–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 530–580 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 210 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 9 and 11.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Vydrník, station. 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 9 and 11.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Majerskákm 3.1 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 545 m
- Prameň sv. Bruna Springkm 5.3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 760 m
- Spring below Zelená hora (south-west slope)km 9 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 766 m
- Spring below Vrchhora (north slope), 810 mkm 9.5 from the start · Not verified · 810 m
- Drinking water below Zelená hora (west slope), 545 mkm 11.1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 545 m
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