Dolný Kubín – Hut on Kubínska hoľa
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Dolný Kubín – Hut on Kubínska hoľa. Has green marking (regional route №5562, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5562. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.9 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.9 km with 39 m of ascent and 761 m of descent from Hut on Kubínska hoľa to Dolný Kubín. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmDescent of 430 m (down to 745 m)
- 3–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–750 m, past Pikula
- 5.5–8 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 485 m)
- 8–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 470–490 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Kubínska hoľa (km 0.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Hut on Kubínska hoľa. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Kubínska hoľa (km 0.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut on Kubínska hoľakm 0.5 from the start · Standing · 1 089 m
- Captured spring below Repiskákm 4.3 from the start · Not verified · 690 m
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