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Jurko, former forester's house — Saddle Marhát

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2.5 kmLength
5 mAscent
302 mDescent
705 mMax. altitude
404 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 Jurko, former forester's house – Saddle Marhát. Has yellow marking (regional route №8122, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8122. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.5 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovski Mountains, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 2.5 km with 5 m of ascent and 302 m of descent from Jurko, former forester's house to Saddle Marhát. Estimated walking time: about 0.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 2.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Jurko, former forester's house. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 0.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 2.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Marhát Passkm 1.9 from the start · Not verified · 479 m

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