Kýčera – Hubová
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Kýčera – Hubová. Has yellow marking (regional route №8681, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8681. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.9 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.9 km with 48 m of ascent and 517 m of descent from Kýčera to Hubová. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 930–960 m
- 1–4 kmDescent of 470 m to Hubová
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1 and 2.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hubovský štál Hut (km 1).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Kýčera. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1 and 2.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hubovský štál Hut (km 1).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kýčera (west slope), 906 mkm 0 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 906 m
- Hubovský štál Hutkm 1 from the start · Not verified · 941 m
- Spring below Kútnikov kopec (south-east slope)km 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 960 m
- Spring below Kútnikov kopec (north-east slope), 753 mkm 2.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 753 m
- Spring below Kútnikov kopec (north-east slope), 595 mkm 2.6 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 595 m
- Spring below Kútnikov kopec (north slope), 537 mkm 3.2 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 537 m
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