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Hájovňa pred Teplou dolinou — Južné Rakytovské sedlo

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7.9 kmLength
108 mAscent
769 mDescent
1 406 mMax. altitude
637 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Hájovňa pred Teplou dolinou – Južné Rakytovské sedlo. Has yellow marking (regional route №8603, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8603. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.9 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 7.9 km with 108 m of ascent and 769 m of descent from Hájovňa pred Teplou dolinou to Južné Rakytovské sedlo. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,290–1,390 m
  2. 2–8 kmDescent of 740 m to Južné Rakytovské sedlo

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 280 m (≈28%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 4, 5.5 and 7.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain Shelter Limba under Rakytov (km 3.5).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Hájovňa pred Teplou dolinou. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3, 4, 5.5 and 7.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain Shelter Limba under Rakytov (km 3.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Veľká Rakytová Springkm 0.1 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 265 m
  2. Ramža Springkm 3 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 181 m
  3. Mountain Shelter Limba under Rakytovkm 3.3 from the start · Standing · 1 218 m
  4. Spring below Rakytov (south-east slope), 1 136 mkm 3.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 136 m
  5. Spring below Skalné (south slope), 843 mkm 5.4 from the start · Not verified · 843 m
  6. Spring below Hlobíčky (west slope), 846 mkm 5.8 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 846 m
  7. Spring below Hlobíčky (west slope), 780 mkm 6.3 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 780 m
  8. Rybár Spring, 723 mkm 7 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 723 m

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