Sučany – Malý Kriváň
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About the trail
Route Sučany – Malý Kriváň. Has blue marking (regional route №2737, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2737. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.9 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.9 km with 1,277 m of ascent from Sučany to Malý Kriváň. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–10 kmClimb of 1,240 m to Malý Kriváň (1,671 m)
- 10–11 kmDescent of 260 m to Malý Kriváň
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 260 m (≈29%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 6, 8 and 11.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Vendovka Hut (km 8).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.
Getting there
Start: Sučany. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 1, 6, 8 and 11.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Vendovka Hut (km 8).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Breziny (north-west slope)km 0.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 397 m
- Spring below Čierťaž (east slope)km 7 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 896 m
- Vendovka Hutkm 9.1 from the start · Standing · 1 343 m
- Spring below Ostredok (north-east slope), 1 344 mkm 9.1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 344 m
- Spring below Ostredok (north slope), 1 365 mkm 12 from the start · Not verified · 1 365 m
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