Jasenie, PD – Chabenec
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Jasenie, PD – Chabenec. Has blue marking (regional route №2639, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2639. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.8 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.8 km with 14 m of ascent and 1,440 m of descent from Chabenec to Jasenie, PD. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmDescent of 1,170 m (down to 757 m)
- 11–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–760 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 210 m (≈21%), near Ďurková Shelter.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 9 and 11.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Ďurková Shelter (km 3).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Chabenec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5, 9 and 11.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Ďurková Shelter (km 3).
Water and shelter on the route
- Ďurková Shelterkm 2.5 from the start · Standing · 1 623 m
- Spring below Ďurková (east slope)km 2.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 608 m
- Spring below Ďurková (south-east slope), 1 467 mkm 3.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 467 m
- Spring below Ďurková (south-east slope), 1 412 mkm 4.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 412 m
- Captured spring below Struhárkm 9 from the start · Not verified · 949 m
- Spring below Struhár (west slope)km 11.2 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 774 m
- Jasenianska Captured Springkm 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 686 m
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