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Turnoff to Korytnica – Hiadeľ

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13.2 kmLength
633 mAscent
397 mDescent
1 125 mMax. altitude
493 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Turnoff to Korytnica – Hiadeľ. Has blue marking (regional route №2623, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2623. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.2 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 13.2 km with 633 m of ascent from Turnoff to Korytnica to Hiadeľ. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–7 kmClimb of 610 m to Hiadeľské Pass
  2. 7–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,100–1,120 m
  3. 9–13 kmDescent of 380 m to Hiadeľ

Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hiadeľské Pass (km 7), Baba Hut (km 10).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Turnoff to Korytnica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hiadeľské Pass (km 7), Baba Hut (km 10).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Hradište (east slope), 587 mkm 2 from the start · Not verified · 587 m
  2. Horná Kyslá Springkm 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 726 m
  3. Spring in Hiadeľské sedlokm 6.7 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 096 m
  4. Hiadeľské Passkm 6.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 099 m
  5. Barborinský potok Springkm 7.3 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 210 m
  6. Stredný úplaz Spring, 1 172 mkm 8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 172 m
  7. Spring below Mojžitka (south-east slope), 1 114 mkm 8.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 114 m
  8. Železitý Spring, 1 006 mkm 9.2 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 006 m

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