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Necpaly – Chyžky

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17.1 kmLength
72 mAscent
875 mDescent
1 341 mMax. altitude
500 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Necpaly – Chyžky. Has blue marking (regional route №2733, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2733. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.1 km. Location: mountain range — Velká Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 17.1 km with 72 m of ascent and 875 m of descent from Chyžky to Necpaly. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,260–1,340 m
  2. 3–8 kmDescent of 530 m (down to 745 m)
  3. 8–17 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–750 m

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a descent of 230 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 3, 9, 12 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Koliba Chyžka Hut (km 0), Hut under Ploská, 1 270 m (km 2), Beliansky Hut (km 3), Borišov Hut (km 3), Necpalský salaš (km 3), Hut below Láclavovská (km 6).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Chyžky. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 3, 9, 12 and 14. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Koliba Chyžka Hut (km 0), Hut under Ploská, 1 270 m (km 2), Beliansky Hut (km 3), Borišov Hut (km 3), Necpalský salaš (km 3), Hut below Láclavovská (km 6).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Koliba Chyžka Hutkm 0 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 280 m
  2. Spring below Ploská (south-west slope)km 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 339 m
  3. Spring below Ploská (west slope), 1 304 mkm 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 304 m
  4. Spring below Ploská (north-west slope)km 2.1 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 342 m
  5. Hut under Ploská, 1 270 mkm 2.5 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 270 m
  6. Spring below Šoproň (south slope), 1 244 mkm 2.5 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 244 m
  7. Beliansky Hutkm 2.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 269 m
  8. Belá Captured Springkm 3.1 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 282 m

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