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Bránica, junction – Sedlo Bublen

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7.7 kmLength
1 078 mAscent
33 mDescent
1 535 mMax. altitude
470 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 Bránica, junction – Sedlo Bublen. Has green marking (regional route №5656, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5656. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.7 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 7.7 km with 1,078 m of ascent from Bránica, junction to Sedlo Bublen. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–6.5 kmClimb of 940 m to Hole (1,466 m)
  2. 6.5–7.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,410–1,520 m, past Koniarky

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 300 m (≈30%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at 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: Bránica, junction. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 7.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Koniarky (south-west slope)km 7.2 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 454 m

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