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Malachov – Tri Chotáre

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43.7 kmLength
1 164 mAscent
1 855 mDescent
1 202 mMax. altitude
363 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Malachov – Tri Chotáre. Has blue marking (regional route №2619, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2619. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 43.7 km. Location: mountain range — Stredoslovenske Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A route of 43.7 km with 1,164 m of ascent from Malachov to Tri Chotáre. Estimated walking time: about 13 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmDescent of 580 m (down to 560 m)
  2. 5–28 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–620 m
  3. 28–36 kmClimb of 630 m to Tri kríže Pass
  4. 36–44 kmDescent of 730 m to Tri Chotáre

Steepest kilometre: km 36–37, a descent of 210 m (≈21%), near Tri kríže Pass.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 24, 26, 27, 29, 35, 39 and 40. There are no springs between km 0 and 24 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hostinec Hut (km 35).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–23, ≈6.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 23–44, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Malachov. This is a one-way route: the finish is 33 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 13 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 24, 26, 27, 29, 35, 39 and 40. There are no springs between km 0 and 24 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hostinec Hut (km 35).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Kolba Springkm 23.6 from the start · Not verified · 452 m
  2. Banícky Springkm 26.3 from the start · Not verified · 512 m
  3. Veterníček Springkm 27.3 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 536 m
  4. Permoník Springkm 28.9 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 660 m
  5. Spring below Krahuľský vrchkm 29.4 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 630 m
  6. Lesný Springkm 29.8 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 673 m
  7. Spring below Smrečníkkm 34.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 161 m
  8. Hostinec Hutkm 34.6 from the start · Standing · 1 155 m

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