Pod Krčahovom – Horáreň pred Bystrou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Pod Krčahovom – Horáreň pred Bystrou. Has red marking (national route №0861, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0861. The marking is red, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.7 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.7 km with 432 m of ascent from Pod Krčahovom to Horáreň pred Bystrou. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmClimb of 400 m to Lakôtka Hut
- 2.5–6.5 kmDescent of 570 m to Horáreň pred Bystrou
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 270 m (≈27%), near Javorie.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 6.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Lakôtka Hut (dilapidated state) (km 2.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Pod Krčahovom. 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 6.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Lakôtka Hut (dilapidated state) (km 2.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Tanečnica (north-west slope), 1 397 mkm 2.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 397 m
- Lakôtka Hut (dilapidated state)km 2.4 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 1 546 m
- Spring below Lazný vŕšok (north slope)km 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 945 m
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