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Junction above Ďurková Saddle – Jasenie

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16.7 kmLength
1 226 mAscent
1 mDescent
1 745 mMax. altitude
519 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Junction above Ďurková Saddle – Jasenie. Has green marking (regional route №5609b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5609b. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.7 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16.7 km with 1,226 m of ascent from Junction above Ďurková Saddle to Jasenie. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–17 kmClimb of 1,210 m to Ďurková Shelter

Steepest kilometre: km 16–17, a climb of 140 m (≈14%), near Ďurková Shelter.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 6, 9, 11 and 15.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Ďurková Shelter (km 16).

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: Junction above Ďurková Saddle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 6 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5, 6, 9, 11 and 15.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Ďurková Shelter (km 16).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring under Obrštínomkm 1.4 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 595 m
  2. Captured spring below Obrštínkm 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 616 m
  3. Spring below Obrštín (north slope), 796 mkm 5 from the start · Not verified · 796 m
  4. Spring below Žiar (west slope), 890 mkm 6.5 from the start · Not verified · 890 m
  5. Spring below Struhár (north-east slope)km 9.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 075 m
  6. Spring below Ďurková (south-east slope), 1 213 mkm 10 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 213 m
  7. Spring below Ďurková (south-east slope), 1 369 mkm 11.2 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 1 369 m
  8. Spring below Ďurková (south-east slope), 1 412 mkm 12.1 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 412 m

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