Medziholie – Medzirozsutce
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Medziholie – Medzirozsutce. Has red marking (national route №0802as, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0802as. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.6 km. Location: mountain range — Malá Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 2.6 km with 408 m of ascent from Medziholie to Medzirozsutce. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmClimb of 370 m to Veľký Rozsutec (1,610 m)
- 1–2.5 kmDescent of 330 m to Medzirozsutce
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 400 m (≈40%), near Veľký Rozsutec.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Medziholie. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 0 and 2.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Veľký Rozsutec (south-east slope), 1 182 mkm 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 182 m
- Spring below Malý Rozsuteckm 2.6 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 182 m
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