Horná Lehota – Dereše
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Horná Lehota – Dereše. Has yellow marking (regional route №8429, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8429. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.5 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.5 km with 1,702 m of ascent from Horná Lehota to Dereše. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6 kmClimb of 240 m (up to 818 m)
- 6–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–820 m
- 8–13 kmClimb of 860 m (up to 1,609 m)
- 13–16 kmAlong the ridge at 1,480–1,640 m, past Pálenica
- 16–17 kmClimb of 400 m (up to 1,922 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 310 m (≈31%), near Mesiačik.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3 and 14. There are no springs between km 3 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 5 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Horná Lehota. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 7 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3 and 14. There are no springs between km 3 and 14 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Hrádok (south slope)km 1.5 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 602 m
- Sama Chalupku Springkm 3.5 from the start · Not verified · 691 m
- Spring below Pálenica (south-west slope)km 14.1 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 516 m
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