Črmné – Kotliská
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Črmné – Kotliská. Has yellow marking (regional route №8447, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8447. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11.3 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.3 km with 175 m of ascent and 1,471 m of descent from Kotliská to Črmné. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmAlong the ridge at 1,790–1,960 m, past Kotliská, Skalka, Žiarska hoľa
- 3–10 kmDescent of 1,130 m (down to 684 m)
- 10–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–690 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 210 m (≈21%), near Sedlo pod Žiarom.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 7.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Kotliská. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 7.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kotliskákm 0.4 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 722 m
- Spring below Žiar (south slope), 1 144 mkm 7.3 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 144 m
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