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Chata pod Borišovom, junction – Belá

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14.1 kmLength
15 mAscent
785 mDescent
1 278 mMax. altitude
494 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Chata pod Borišovom, junction – Belá. Has green marking (regional route №5600b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5600b. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Route length — 14.1 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 14.1 km with 15 m of ascent and 785 m of descent from Belá to Chata pod Borišovom, junction. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmDescent of 590 m to Chata Havranovo
  2. 5–14 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–680 m

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 180 m (≈18%), near Košariská Salaš Hut.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2. There are no springs between km 2 and 14 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Borišov Hut (km 0), Košariská Salaš Hut (km 2), Chata Havranovo (km 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: Belá. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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?
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2. There are no springs between km 2 and 14 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Borišov Hut (km 0), Košariská Salaš Hut (km 2), Chata Havranovo (km 5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Borišov Hutkm 0.2 from the start · 90 m off the path · Standing · 1 312 m
  2. Belá Captured Springkm 0.2 from the start · Not verified · 1 282 m
  3. Spring below Prierastlékm 2.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 078 m
  4. Košariská Salaš Hutkm 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 095 m
  5. Chata Havranovokm 5.3 from the start · Standing · 676 m

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