Žarnovica, station – Pod Priechodnou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Žarnovica, station – Pod Priechodnou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8537, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8537. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 7.6 km. Location: mountain range – Central Slovakian Mountains, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route is not yet mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself using the marking signs.
At a glance
A short route of 7.6 km with 14 m of ascent and 514 m of descent from Žarnovica, station to Pod Priechodnou. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–5.5 kmDescent of 480 m (down to 223 m)
- 5.5–7.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 210–230 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–2.5, a descent of 130 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 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: Žarnovica, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 4.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Magdovská skalakm 5 from the start · Not verified · 276 m
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