Veľká Chochuľa – Brusno
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Veľká Chochuľa – Brusno. Has green marking (regional route №5442, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5442. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14.4 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14.4 km with 5 m of ascent and 1,348 m of descent from Veľká Chochuľa to Brusno. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–14 kmDescent of 1,330 m to Brusno
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 260 m (≈26%), near Veľká Chochuľa.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Tajch Hut (km 2), Chata pod Javorinkou Cabin (km 5).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.
Getting there
Start: Veľká Chochuľa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 12 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. There are no springs between km 0 and 14 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Tajch Hut (km 2), Chata pod Javorinkou Cabin (km 5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Široký úplaz Spring, 1 559 mkm 0.1 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 559 m
- Tajch Hutkm 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 333 m
- Chata pod Javorinkou Cabinkm 4.7 from the start · Not verified · 872 m
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