Rybárpole – Švošov
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Rybárpole – Švošov. Has red marking (national route №0853, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0853. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.5 km. Location: mountain range — Velká Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.5 km with 649 m of ascent from Rybárpole to Švošov. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 470–560 m
- 2–5 kmClimb of 550 m to Sedlo pod Radičinou
- 5–9 kmDescent of 490 m (down to 622 m)
- 9–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–630 m
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 14.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Dubovské lúky Pass (km 3), Hut below Kútny vrch (km 14).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Rybárpole. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
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 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 14.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Dubovské lúky Pass (km 3), Hut below Kútny vrch (km 14).
Water and shelter on the route
- Well below Predný Čebraťkm 0 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 508 m
- Trstenica Springkm 0.8 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 525 m
- Spring below Hrádok (south-east slope), 529 mkm 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 529 m
- Spring below Hrádok (north-east slope), 635 mkm 2.3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 635 m
- Dubovské lúky Passkm 2.9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 749 m
- Spring below Čebrať (north-west slope), 769 mkm 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 769 m
- Spring below Radičiná (south-east slope), 838 mkm 3.7 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 838 m
- Žliebok Springkm 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 951 m
- Spring below Sivá skala (south-west slope), 868 mkm 6 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 868 m
- Spring below Sivá skala (south-east slope), 857 mkm 6.5 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 857 m
- Captured spring below Sedem kostolov (south slope), 797 mkm 6.9 from the start · Not verified · 797 m
- Spring below Sedem kostolov (north-west slope), 751 mkm 7.7 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 751 m
- Drinking water below Pohoreninakm 9.4 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 637 m
- Spring below Ostré (south-east slope)km 12.3 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 661 m
- Spring below Ostré (south slope), 577 mkm 13.1 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 577 m
- Hut below Kútny vrchkm 13.5 from the start · Not verified · 465 m
- Medokýš Spring, 443 mkm 13.8 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 443 m
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