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Moštenica – Hiadeľské Saddle

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10.7 kmLength
52 mAscent
697 mDescent
1 155 mMax. altitude
457 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Moštenica – Hiadeľské Saddle. Has yellow marking (regional route №8432, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8432. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.7 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 10.7 km with 52 m of ascent and 697 m of descent from Moštenica to Hiadeľské Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,090–1,160 m
  2. 2–6 kmDescent of 530 m (down to 622 m)
  3. 6–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–630 m

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 190 m (≈19%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hiadeľské Pass (km 0), Hut below Kozí chrbát (km 2).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Moštenica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hiadeľské Pass (km 0), Hut below Kozí chrbát (km 2).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hiadeľské Passkm 0 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 099 m
  2. Spring in Hiadeľské sedlokm 0 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 096 m
  3. Spring below Kozí chrbát (north-east slope), 1 027 mkm 0.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 027 m
  4. Spring below Kozí chrbát (north slope)km 1.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 004 m
  5. Hut below Kozí chrbátkm 1.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 137 m
  6. Vyšné Vodné Springkm 2.4 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 1 071 m
  7. Blbotak - mineral water spring (BB-55)km 5.4 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 706 m
  8. Dolná Kyslá Springkm 6.8 from the start · Not verified · 590 m

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