Malužiná – Saddle below Veľký Bok
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Malužiná – Saddle below Veľký Bok. Has blue marking (regional route №2715, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2715. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 11.4 km. Location: mountain range – Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.4 km with 751 m of ascent from Malužiná to Saddle below Veľký Bok. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–950 m
- 7–11 kmClimb of 530 m to Sedlo pod Veľkým Bokom
Steepest kilometre: km 10–11, a climb of 230 m (≈23%), near Sedlo pod Veľkým Bokom.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4 and 11.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Malužiná. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4 and 11.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Oleškovákm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 824 m
- Spring near papradikm 11.4 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 512 m
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