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Chata generála M. R. Štefánika – Za Vrátami

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17.5 kmLength
623 mAscent
1 471 mDescent
1 919 mMax. altitude
802 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 Chata generála M. R. Štefánika – Za Vrátami. Has green marking (regional route №5426b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5426b. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.5 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 17.5 km with 623 m of ascent and 1,471 m of descent from Chata generála M. R. Štefánika to Za Vrátami. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 170 m to Krúpova hoľa (1,922 m)
  2. 2–9 kmDescent of 970 m to Lúčky Hut
  3. 9–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–930 m
  4. 12–15 kmClimb of 440 m to Iľanovské Pass
  5. 15–18 kmDescent of 370 m to Za Vrátami

Steepest kilometre: km 14–15, a climb of 260 m (≈26%), near Iľanovské Pass.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 0), Lúčky Hut (km 9).

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Chata generála M. R. Štefánika. 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 0, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: M. R. Štefánik Hut (km 0), Lúčky Hut (km 9).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Drinking water below Kozie chrbtykm 0 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 714 m
  2. M. R. Štefánik Hutkm 0 from the start · Standing · 1 740 m
  3. Lúčky Hutkm 9 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 937 m
  4. Spring below Stodôlky (south-east slope)km 9.4 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 938 m
  5. Spring below Stodôlky (north-east slope)km 10.4 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 944 m
  6. Spring below Na jame (east slope)km 12 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 871 m
  7. Spring below Magura (south-west slope), 918 mkm 12.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 918 m
  8. Spring below Magura (south-west slope), 1 069 mkm 13.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 069 m

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