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Močidlo – Borišov

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4.6 kmLength
6 mAscent
647 mDescent
1 510 mMax. altitude
868 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Močidlo – Borišov. Has yellow marking (regional route №8614, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8614. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.6 km. Location: mountain range — Vel'ka Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 4.6 km with 6 m of ascent and 647 m of descent from Borišov to Močidlo. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmDescent of 220 m to Borišov Hut
  2. 1–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,280 m
  3. 2–4.5 kmDescent of 320 m to Močidlo

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 240 m (≈24%), near Borišov Hut.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 and 4.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Borišov Hut (km 0.5), Beliansky Hut (km 1), Hut under Ploská, 1 270 m (km 1), Sestričky Hut (km 1.5).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Borišov. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 1 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 and 4.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Borišov Hut (km 0.5), Beliansky Hut (km 1), Hut under Ploská, 1 270 m (km 1), Sestričky Hut (km 1.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Borišovkm 0.5 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 280 m
  2. Borišov Hutkm 0.7 from the start · Standing · 1 312 m
  3. Beliansky Hutkm 1.2 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 269 m
  4. Hut under Ploská, 1 270 mkm 1.2 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 270 m
  5. Spring below Šoproň (south slope), 1 244 mkm 1.4 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 244 m
  6. Sestričky Hutkm 1.7 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 233 m
  7. Spring below Šoproň (south slope), 1 216 mkm 1.8 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 216 m
  8. Spring below Šoproň (south-east slope), 1 192 mkm 2.3 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 192 m

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