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Kľak – Trstená

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119.6 kmLength
7 571 mAscent
8 338 mDescent
1 671 mMax. altitude
354 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 Kľak – Trstená. Has red marking (national route №0802, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0802. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 119.6 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 multi-day route of 119.6 km with 7,571 m of ascent from Kľak to Trstená. Estimated time: 6 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 42.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 970–1,470 m, past Kľak, Veterné, Vidlica, Veľká lúka
  2. 19–29 kmDescent of 1,090 m (down to 359 m)
  3. 29–38 kmClimb of 1,290 m to Malý Kriváň (1,671 m)
  4. 38–55 kmDescent of 1,060 m (down to 586 m)
  5. 55–62 kmClimb of 800 m to Minčol (1,394 m)
  6. 62–120 kmGentle ups and downs at 580–1,400 m, past Kubínska hoľa, Čierny vrch, Budín, Magurka

Steepest kilometre: km 48–49, a climb of 400 m (≈52%), near Medziholie Pass.

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).

Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata pod Suchým (km 34).

A possible split into days:

  1. Day 1: km 0–17, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  2. Day 2: km 17–34, ≈6 h — overnight: Chata pod Suchým (hut)
  3. Day 3: km 34–50, ≈8 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  4. Day 4: km 50–70, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  5. Day 5: km 70–91, ≈7 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
  6. Day 6: km 91–120, ≈7 h — finish

When to go

Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.

Getting there

Start: Kľak. This is a one-way route: the finish is 49 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 time: 6 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 42.5 h in total, not counting stops).
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata pod Suchým (km 34). Possible overnight stops: Chata pod Suchým (km 34).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Chata pod Suchýmkm 43.7 from the start

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