Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk)
Žilina, Slovakia
Point-to-point trail in Žilina, Slovakia. Hiking.
- Distance
- 43.4 mi (69.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 8,993 ft (2,741 m)
- Est. Time
- 18 hr 30 min
- High point
- 4,012 ft (1,223 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Predný vrch 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Peak: Dedová 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Spring 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from start
- Peak: Malá Rača / Mała Racza 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: wieża widokowa na Wielkiej Raczy 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Peak: Veľká Rača 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Hut: Schronisko PTTK na Wielkiej Raczy 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Peak: Uplaz / Obłaz 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Spring 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Pozostałości fundamentów Herbaciarni na Kikuli 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Peak: Kykula / Kikula 11 mi (17.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from start
- Shelter 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from start
- Shelter 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Shelter 14 mi (22.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Pozostałości skoczni narciarskiej 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Historic site: por. Stanisław Kopik „Zemsta” (1914-1948) 14.1 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Hut: Schron Górski Chata Pod Skalanką 14.1 mi (22.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk)
How long is Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk)?
Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk) is 43.4 mi (69.9 km) long. Most people take about 18 hr 30 min. It climbs 8,993 ft (2,741 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,012 ft (1,223 m).
How hard is Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk)?
Parking at the start. 15 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk)?
Drinking water on the way at 39.7 mi (63.8 km), 43.3 mi (69.7 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 20.4 mi (32.8 km), 39.6 mi (63.8 km). 7 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk) shaded?
Partly shaded (47% under trees).
What can you do on Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk)?
Kaviarnička pod Baštou, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: COOP Jednota, 0 mi (0 km). 8 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Via Slovakia (Stará Bystrica - Makovský priesmyk)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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