Rúbaný vrch – Ostrý Grúň
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Rúbaný vrch – Ostrý Grúň. Has yellow marking (regional route №8401b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8401b. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.8 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.8 km with 8 m of ascent and 613 m of descent from Rúbaný vrch to Ostrý Grúň. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,010–1,090 m, past Rúbaný vrch
- 1.5–6 kmDescent of 520 m to Ostrý Grúň
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 210 m (≈21%), near Hut below Javorinka Pass.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Javorinka Pass (km 2.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Rúbaný vrch. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Javorinka Pass (km 2.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Rúbaný vrchkm 0.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 1 072 m
- Spring below Plešinakm 0.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 055 m
- Hut below Javorinka Passkm 2.4 from the start · Not verified · 804 m
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