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Podsuchá – Močidlo, Smrekovica Hotel

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8 kmLength
766 mAscent
0 mDescent
1 337 mMax. altitude
572 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Podsuchá – Močidlo, Smrekovica Hotel. Has blue marking (regional route №2705, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2705. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 8 km with 766 m of ascent from Podsuchá to Močidlo, Smrekovica Hotel. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

  1. 0–8 kmClimb of 760 m to Smrekovica Mountain Hut

Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.5.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Smrekovica Mountain Hut, 1 322 m (km 8).

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Podsuchá. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.5.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Smrekovica Mountain Hut, 1 322 m (km 8).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Kačianka (north-west slope), 591 mkm 0 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 591 m
  2. Spring under Sojkovkm 0.6 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 625 m
  3. Spring below Nad Sojkovom (north slope)km 1.1 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 658 m
  4. Spring under Záklučímkm 1.8 from the start · Not verified · 714 m
  5. Spring below Koniarka Hut (south-east slope), 754 mkm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 754 m
  6. Spring below Koniarka Hut (south-east slope), 846 mkm 2.6 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 846 m
  7. Spring below Koniarka Hut (west slope), 941 mkm 3.8 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 941 m
  8. Spring below Koniarka Hut (west slope), 1 071 mkm 5.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 071 m

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