Zvolen, Sekier – Sliač
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Zvolen, Sekier – Sliač. Has yellow marking (regional route №8503, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8503. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovakian Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16 km with 304 m of ascent from Zvolen, Sekier to Sliač. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 419 m)
- 3–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–420 m
- 7–9 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 426 m)
- 9–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 300–430 m
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 110 m (≈11%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1. There are no springs between km 2 and 16 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Zvolen, Sekier. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1. There are no springs between km 2 and 16 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Kúpeľný 1a Wellkm 1 from the start · Not verified · 369 m
- Adam Wellkm 1.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 334 m
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Craft shopsÚĽUV Banská Bystrica: folk-craft shop and craft school13 km from the trailÚĽUV (Ústredie ľudovej umeleckej výroby, the Centre for Folk Art Production) is a state institution that has looked after Slovak folk crafts since 1945: it keeps a...
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Craft beer & breweriesERB brewery in Banská Štiavnica: brewery tour and tasting26 km from the trailBanská Štiavnica is an old mining town in the caldera of an extinct volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Water parks & thermal poolsSpa & Aquapark Turčianske Teplice35 km from the trailTurčianske Teplice is one of Slovakia’s oldest spa towns. Its warm springs were first mentioned in 1281 in a deed of gift by King Ladislaus IV, and from 1533 they...