Klenovec, square – Sedlo pod Vartou
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About the trail
Route Klenovec, square – Sedlo pod Vartou. Has green marking (regional route №5485, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5485. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.1 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.1 km with 88 m of ascent and 873 m of descent from Klenovec, square to Sedlo pod Vartou. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 170 m (down to 955 m)
- 2–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 940–1,000 m
- 4–10 kmDescent of 570 m (down to 409 m)
- 10–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 330–420 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 16 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Varta (km 0).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Klenovec, square. This is a one-way route: the finish is 13 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 16 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Varta (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut under Vartakm 0.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 069 m
- Spring below Klenovský Veporkm 0.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 065 m
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