Krížske Saddle – Hut of Gen. M. R. Štefánik
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Krížske Saddle – Hut of Gen. M. R. Štefánik. Has blue marking (regional route №2615, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2615. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11.3 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.3 km with 371 m of ascent from Krížske Saddle to Hut of Gen. M. R. Štefánik. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmAlong the ridge at 1,470–1,770 m
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 120 m (≈12%), near Krížske Pass.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 7, 9 and 11.
Huts and shelters near the trail: M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 0).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 10 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Krížske Saddle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 4, 7, 9 and 11.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 0).
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Kozie chrbtykm 0 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 714 m
- M. R. Štefánik Hutkm 0 from the start · Standing · 1 740 m
- Spring below Konské (south-east slope)km 3.5 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 544 m
- Spring below Príslop (north-west slope), 1 495 mkm 7.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 495 m
- Spring below Zadný dereškm 9 from the start · Not verified · 1 574 m
- Spring below Poľana (south-west slope), 1 737 mkm 10.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 737 m
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