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Bublen Saddle – Saddle on the Horse

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2.1 kmLength
317 mAscent
0 mDescent
1 515 mMax. altitude
1 198 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 Bublen Saddle – Saddle on the Horse. Has yellow marking (regional route №8661, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8661. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.1 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 2.1 km with 317 m of ascent from Bublen Saddle to Saddle on the Horse. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Bublen Saddle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 1.5.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Koniarky (north-east slope)km 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 379 m

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