Iľanovo – Saddle below Kúpeľ
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Iľanovo – Saddle below Kúpeľ. Has yellow marking (regional route №8616, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8616. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 6.8 km. Location: mountain range – Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.8 km with 33 m of ascent and 491 m of descent from Iľanovo to Saddle below Kúpeľ. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 470 m to Saddle below Kúpeľ
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 140 m (≈14%), near Sedlo pod Kúpeľom.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Iľanovo. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kúpeľ (south slope), 1 070 mkm 0 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 070 m
- Iľanovka Springkm 0.4 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 134 m
- Spring below Kúpeľ (south-west slope)km 1.1 from the start · Not verified · 980 m
- Spring below Kúpeľ (west slope), 964 mkm 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 964 m
- Spring below Kúpeľ (west slope), 906 mkm 2 from the start · Not verified · 906 m
- Bukovákm 2.4 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 911 m
- Spring below Kurencekm 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 802 m
- Veľký Havran Springkm 4.4 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 855 m
Comments
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