Oravská Polhora, Jednota – Malá Babia Hora
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About the trail
Route Oravská Polhora, Jednota – Malá Babia Hora. Has red marking (national route №0846, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0846. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.7 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.7 km with 858 m of ascent from Oravská Polhora, Jednota to Malá Babia Hora. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 680–880 m
- 7–11 kmClimb of 630 m to Mała Babia Góra (1,517 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata Slaná voda (km 3).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Oravská Polhora, Jednota. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 8. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Chata Slaná voda (km 3).
Water and shelter on the route
- Mineral Spring Slaná vodakm 2.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 741 m
- Chata Slaná vodakm 2.5 from the start · Standing · 759 m
- Spring below Turňakm 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 755 m
- Spring below Borsučiekm 8.5 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 169 m
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