Zázrivá, center – Talapkov Beskyd
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Zázrivá, center – Talapkov Beskyd. Has green marking (regional route №5547, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5547. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 19.3 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19.3 km with 589 m of ascent and 1,065 m of descent from Talapkov Beskyd to Zázrivá, center. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 840–1,080 m, past Talapkov Beskyd, Demänovská Kykula, Krčmárová, Jasenov
- 12–15 kmClimb of 250 m to Javorinka Pass (1,210 m)
- 15–19 kmDescent of 590 m to Zázrivá, center
Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a descent of 180 m (≈18%), near Janíkov vrch.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2. There are no springs between km 2 and 19 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Talapkov Beskyd. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2. There are no springs between km 2 and 19 — carry at least 3 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Demänovská Kykulakm 2.2 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 924 m
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