Košarisko – Nemecká
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Košarisko – Nemecká. Has blue marking (regional route №2622, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2622. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.8 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.8 km with 44 m of ascent and 1,315 m of descent from Košarisko to Nemecká. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–12 kmDescent of 1,150 m (down to 524 m)
- 12–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–530 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 250 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 3 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Košarisko. 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring in Dolinkakm 12.4 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 574 m
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Koliby & Hutsul cuisineSalaš Dechtáre above Liptovská Mara25 km from the trailSalaš Dechtáre is a wooden koliba above the Liptovská Mara reservoir that is described as one of Slovakia’s first commercial salaš restaurants.
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