Malý Kohút – Skalica, hunting hut
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About the trail
Route Malý Kohút – Skalica, hunting hut. Has yellow marking (regional route №8698, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8698. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.5 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.5 km with 173 m of ascent from Malý Kohút to Skalica, hunting hut. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,110–1,200 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 80 m (≈8%), near Hut below Faltenov vrch.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2.5 and 3.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Faltenov vrch (km 0.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Malý Kohút. 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2.5 and 3.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Faltenov vrch (km 0.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Faltenov vrchkm 0.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 146 m
- Spring below Kohút (north-west slope)km 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 135 m
- Spring below Klepaná skala (north-west slope)km 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 145 m
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