Brezno – Bystrá, station
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Brezno – Bystrá, station. Has green marking (regional route №5425, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5425. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.3 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 9.3 km with 370 m of ascent from Brezno to Bystrá, station. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–510 m
- 2–7 kmClimb of 340 m (up to 851 m)
- 7–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–860 m
- 8–9.5 kmDescent of 250 m to Bystrá, station
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a descent of 270 m (≈27%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4.5 and 8.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Brezno. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4.5 and 8.
Water and shelter on the route
- Marek Springkm 4.7 from the start · Not verified · 713 m
- Drinking water below Skalka (north-west slope)km 7.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 819 m
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Koliby & Hutsul cuisineKoliba Strachanovka, Jánska valleyLiptovský Ján26 km from the trailKoliba Strachanovka (Jánska koliba) is a large wooden koliba at the entrance to the Jánska valley in the village of Liptovský Ján, which locals consider one of the...
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Craft beer & breweriesLiptovar brewery, Liptovský Mikuláš: craft beer and brewpubLiptovský Mikuláš31 km from the trailLiptovský Mikuláš is the main town of the Liptov region, a short drive from the Low and Western Tatras, the Demänovská Valley and the Liptovská Mara reservoir.
Koliby & Hutsul cuisineSalaš Dechtáre above Liptovská MaraGalovany33 km from the trailSalaš Dechtáre is a wooden koliba above the Liptovská Mara reservoir that is described as one of Slovakia’s first commercial salaš restaurants.