Pred Soľankou – Budnárka
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Pred Soľankou – Budnárka. Has yellow marking (regional route №8865, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8865. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 18.8 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 18.8 km with 839 m of ascent from Pred Soľankou to Budnárka. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–980 m
- 4–8 kmClimb of 360 m (up to 1,204 m)
- 8–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,160–1,420 m
- 15–19 kmDescent of 200 m to Budnárka
Steepest kilometre: km 18–19, a descent of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3. There are no springs between km 3 and 19 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Smrečiny (km 12), Hut below Mohyla (west slope), 1 354 m (km 14), Hut below Mohyla (west slope), 1 357 m (km 14).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Pred Soľankou. This is a one-way route: the finish is 14 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3. There are no springs between km 3 and 19 — carry at least 3 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Smrečiny (km 12), Hut below Mohyla (west slope), 1 354 m (km 14), Hut below Mohyla (west slope), 1 357 m (km 14).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Gregóriakm 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 910 m
- Hut below Smrečinykm 11.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 248 m
- Hut below Mohyla (west slope), 1 354 mkm 14.1 from the start · Not verified · 1 354 m
- Hut below Mohyla (west slope), 1 357 mkm 14.2 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 1 357 m
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