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Biely Potok – Podsuchá

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11.4 kmLength
907 mAscent
851 mDescent
1 174 mMax. altitude
515 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Biely Potok – Podsuchá. Has green marking (regional route №5605, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5605. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11.4 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 11.4 km with 907 m of ascent from Biely Potok to Podsuchá. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 510 m to Ostré (1,087 m)
  2. 3–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 970–1,050 m, past Priehyba Pass
  3. 5–6 kmClimb of 180 m to Brankov (1,174 m)
  4. 6–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,030–1,160 m
  5. 8–10 kmDescent of 450 m to Brankovský waterfall — the highest in the Low Tatras
  6. 10–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 560–670 m

Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 290 m (≈29%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 9 and 11.

Huts and shelters near the trail: na Brankove Shelter (km 7).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Biely Potok. 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.

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 6, 8, 9 and 11.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: na Brankove Shelter (km 7).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Kozol (south-east slope)km 6.5 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 943 m
  2. na Brankove Shelterkm 6.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 022 m
  3. Vyšný Brankovkm 7.7 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 003 m
  4. Spring below Vyšný Brankov (south-west slope), 1 034 mkm 8.3 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 034 m
  5. Spring below Čiliačka (east slope), 943 mkm 8.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 943 m
  6. Spring below Čiliačka (north-east slope), 777 mkm 9.2 from the start · Not verified · 777 m
  7. Spring below Kačianka (north slope)km 10.7 from the start · Not verified · 571 m
  8. Spring below Kačianka (north-west slope), 591 mkm 11.3 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 591 m

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