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ATC Bystrina – Krúpove sedlo

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16.4 kmLength
976 mAscent
1 488 mDescent
1 825 mMax. altitude
696 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 ATC Bystrina – Krúpove sedlo. Has yellow marking (regional route №8620, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8620. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 16.4 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.

Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, navigate by the marking signs.

At a glance

A one-day route of 16.4 km with 976 m of ascent from ATC Bystrina to Krúpove sedlo. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–4 kmDescent of 320 m to Javorie
  2. 4–5 kmClimb of 210 m (up to 1,721 m)
  3. 5–9 kmDescent of 450 m to Iľanovské Pass
  4. 9–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,160–1,270 m, past Rovná
  5. 12–15 kmDescent of 460 m (down to 713 m)
  6. 15–16 kmClimb of 580 m to Demänovská hora (1,304 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a climb of 440 m (≈47%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 15.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Lakôtka Hut (dilapidated state) (km 4).

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: ATC Bystrina. 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 15.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Lakôtka Hut (dilapidated state) (km 4).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Tanečnica (north slope), 1 437 mkm 4.2 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 437 m
  2. Lakôtka Hut (dilapidated state)km 4.6 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 546 m
  3. Križkuliakova Springkm 7.1 from the start · 190 m off the path · Not verified · 1 415 m
  4. Spring below Pusté (south-east slope), 1 348 mkm 8 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 1 348 m
  5. Spring below Pusté (north slope), 1 280 mkm 8.4 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 280 m
  6. Vyvieranie Spring, 1 291 mkm 8.9 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 291 m
  7. Spring below Magura (south slope), 1 190 mkm 9.4 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 190 m
  8. Spring below Magura (west slope), 1 197 mkm 10 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 197 m

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