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Michalovo – Kumštové Saddle

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18.3 kmLength
672 mAscent
1 524 mDescent
1 723 mMax. altitude
696 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Michalovo – Kumštové Saddle. Has green marking (regional route №5619a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5619a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 18.3 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 18.3 km with 672 m of ascent and 1,524 m of descent from Michalovo to Kumštové Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmClimb of 150 m to Rovná hoľa (1,723 m)
  2. 3–7 kmDescent of 560 m to Svidovské sedlo
  3. 7–9 kmClimb of 300 m (up to 1,448 m)
  4. 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,420–1,500 m
  5. 11–18 kmDescent of 790 m to Kumštové Saddle

Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 300 m (≈30%), near Svidovské sedlo.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 16 and 17.

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Michalovo. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 16 and 17.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Captured spring below Kráľov stôlkm 5 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 1 359 m
  2. Spring below Okrúhly vrch (south-west slope)km 5.9 from the start · Not verified · 1 232 m
  3. Spring below Okrúhly vrch (north-west slope)km 6.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 201 m
  4. Captured spring below Ohništekm 7.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 154 m
  5. Spring below Slemäkm 10.7 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 409 m
  6. Porúbsky potok Springkm 12.6 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 171 m
  7. Spring below Bukovicakm 13.3 from the start · 260 m off the path · Not verified · 1 016 m
  8. Spring below Selnice (south-west slope)km 15.6 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 911 m

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