Komjatná — Zaškov, via Saddle below Ostrím
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Komjatná – Saddle below Ostrím – Zaškov. Has green marking (regional route №5570, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5570. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 9.9 km. Location: mountain range – Velka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.9 km with 398 m of ascent from Komjatná to Zaškov. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–620 m
- 1.5–3 kmClimb of 290 m to Hrdoš (950 m)
- 3–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 900–970 m, past Skrížená skala
- 4–8.5 kmDescent of 430 m (down to 535 m)
- 8.5–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–540 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 180 m (≈18%), near Hrdošná skala.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5 and 6.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Skrížená skala (km 5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Komjatná. 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5 and 6.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Skrížená skala (km 5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Diel (north-east slope), 600 mkm 1.1 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 600 m
- Spring below Diel (north slope)km 1.6 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 641 m
- Hut below Skrížená skalakm 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 837 m
- Žaškovský potok Springkm 4.9 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 829 m
- Captured spring Zárubnákm 6.5 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 721 m
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