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Bátovce, square – Tatárska lúka

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22.3 kmLength
752 mAscent
80 mDescent
911 mMax. altitude
221 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Bátovce, square – Tatárska lúka. Has green marking (regional route №5523, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5523. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 22.3 km. Location: mountain range — Central Slovakian Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 22.3 km with 752 m of ascent from Bátovce, square to Tatárska lúka. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–550 m
  2. 18–22 kmClimb of 380 m to Sitno (1,009 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a climb of 210 m (≈20%), near Počúvadlo — historic mining lake below Sitno.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 14, 15, 20 and 22. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Bátovce, square. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 14, 15, 20 and 22. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Roháčovo (south-east slope)km 13.7 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 464 m
  2. Spring below Roháčovo (north-east slope), 464 mkm 14.9 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 464 m
  3. Spring below Roháčovo (east slope)km 15.7 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 489 m
  4. Spring below Žľabkm 19.5 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 669 m
  5. Lipovákm 20.1 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 667 m
  6. Kaňova Springkm 21.7 from the start · Not verified · 883 m

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