Badín – Saddle Laurín
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Badín – Saddle Laurín. Has green marking (regional route №5437, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5437. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.2 km. Location: mountain range — Stredoslovenske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.2 km with 584 m of ascent from Badín to Saddle Laurín. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmClimb of 570 m (up to 1,014 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Badín. 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring, 616 mkm 2.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 616 m
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