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Beňuš – Čertovica, motel

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11.2 kmLength
1 017 mAscent
322 mDescent
1 542 mMax. altitude
540 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Beňuš – Čertovica, motel. Has green marking (regional route №5424, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5424. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11.2 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 11.2 km with 1,017 m of ascent from Beňuš to Čertovica, motel. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmClimb of 980 m to Beňuška (1,542 m)
  2. 7–11 kmDescent of 290 m to Čertovica, motel

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 270 m (≈27%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5 and 8.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Bukovinka Shelter (km 6), Liška Hut (km 7), Barborka Hut (km 9), Terezka Hut (km 9).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Beňuš. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5 and 8.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Bukovinka Shelter (km 6), Liška Hut (km 7), Barborka Hut (km 9), Terezka Hut (km 9).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Hrachoviskákm 1.4 from the start · Not verified · 599 m
  2. Spring below Beňuška (south slope)km 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 185 m
  3. Bukovinka Shelterkm 6.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 307 m
  4. Liška Hutkm 6.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 425 m
  5. Spring below Beňuška (north-east slope)km 8.3 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 399 m
  6. Barborka Hutkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 399 m
  7. Terezka Hutkm 9.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 370 m

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