Horáreň Veľký Brunov – Kráľova hoľa
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Horáreň Veľký Brunov – Kráľova hoľa. Has green marking (regional route №5732b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5732b. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6 km with 4 m of ascent and 928 m of descent from Kráľova hoľa to Horáreň Veľký Brunov. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmDescent of 910 m to Horáreň Veľký Brunov
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 320 m (≈32%), near Kráľova hoľa.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 2 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Kráľova hoľa. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Čierny Váh Springkm 1 from the start · Not verified · 1 668 m
- Váh Springkm 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 513 m
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