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Diel – Hut of Gen. M.R.Štefánik

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12.5 kmLength
1 071 mAscent
157 mDescent
1 726 mMax. altitude
655 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Diel – Hut of Gen. M.R.Štefánik. Has yellow marking (regional route №8428a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8428a. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.5 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.5 km with 1,071 m of ascent from Diel to Hut of Gen. M.R.Štefánik. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–820 m
  2. 5–13 kmClimb of 1,050 m to M. R. Štefánik Hut

Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a climb of 260 m (≈26%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Krajčovo (km 1), M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 13).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.

Getting there

Start: Diel. 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 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 11 and 13. There are no springs between km 0 and 11 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Krajčovo (km 1), M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 13).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Hut below Krajčovokm 0.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 776 m
  2. Spring below Kozie chrbty (south-east slope), 1 488 mkm 11.3 from the start · Not verified · 1 488 m
  3. Spring below Kozie chrbty (north-east slope)km 12.3 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 1 748 m
  4. M. R. Štefánik Hutkm 12.5 from the start · Standing · 1 740 m

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