Horáreň Blatná – Močidlo, Hotel Smrekovica
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Horáreň Blatná – Močidlo, Hotel Smrekovica. Has yellow marking (regional route №8602, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8602. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6 km with 645 m of ascent from Horáreň Blatná to Močidlo, Hotel Smrekovica. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 630 m to Smrekovica Mountain Hut
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 180 m (≈18%), near Smrekovica Mountain Hut.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 6.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Smrekovica Mountain Hut, 1 322 m (km 6).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Horáreň Blatná. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 5 and 6.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Smrekovica Mountain Hut, 1 322 m (km 6).
Water and shelter on the route
- Blatná, 1 111 mkm 4.9 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 111 m
- Spring below Skalná Alpa (north slope)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 275 m
- Smrekovica Mountain Hut, 1 322 mkm 6 from the start · 170 m off the path · Standing · 1 322 m
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