Polomka, station — Tisovec, station, via Fabova hoľa
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Polomka, station – Fabova hoľa – Tisovec, station. Has green marking (regional route №5422, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5422. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 28.4 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 28.4 km with 911 m of ascent from Polomka, station to Tisovec, station. Estimated walking time: about 8.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmClimb of 840 m to Fabova hoľa (1,439 m)
- 11–28 kmDescent of 1,000 m to Tisovec, station
Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 10, 12 and 16. There are no springs between km 16 and 28 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Burda Hut (km 16).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Polomka, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 18 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 8.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 10, 12 and 16. There are no springs between km 16 and 28 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Burda Hut (km 16).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Javorinka Pass (east slope), 1 306 mkm 9.9 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 306 m
- Rohozná Stream Springkm 12.2 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 260 m
- Spring below Vysoký vrch (north-west slope)km 16 from the start · Not verified · 1 027 m
- Burda Hutkm 16 from the start · Standing · 1 031 m
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