Polomka, station – Zadná hoľa
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Polomka, station – Zadná hoľa. Has green marking (regional route №5440, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5440. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.8 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 8.8 km with 1,030 m of ascent from Polomka, station to Zadná hoľa. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–7.5 kmClimb of 930 m to Homôľka Pass
- 7.5–9 kmAlong the ridge at 1,520–1,620 m, past Zadná hoľa
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3.5 and 7.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Bukovinka (km 5.5).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.
Getting there
Start: Polomka, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3.5 and 7.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Bukovinka (km 5.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Bukovinka (west slope), 784 mkm 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 784 m
- Hut below Bukovinkakm 5.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 175 m
- Spring below Homôľka (south slope)km 7.3 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 392 m
- Spring below Zadná hoľakm 8.2 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 1 491 m
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