Zliechov – Riedka
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Zliechov – Riedka. Has blue marking (regional route №2691, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2691. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11 km with 615 m of ascent from Zliechov to Riedka. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–510 m
- 4–8 kmClimb of 460 m (up to 964 m)
- 8–10 kmDescent of 320 m (down to 647 m)
- 10–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–650 m
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 5, 7 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: Zliechov. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Svinské chlievykm 0.5 from the start · Not verified · 398 m
- Spring below Svrčinovec (west slope), 506 mkm 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 506 m
- Spring below Javorinky (west slope)km 4.6 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 646 m
- Spring under the Rock, 840 mkm 7.3 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 840 m
- Drinking water below Javorina Passkm 10.2 from the start · Not verified · 633 m
- Spring below Javorinka Pass (north-west slope)km 10.9 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 574 m
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