Prejta – Hut under Ostrý vrch

At a glance

A multi-day route of 47.9 km with 2,010 m of ascent from Prejta to Hut under Ostrý vrch. Estimated time: 2 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 15.5 h in total, not counting stops). Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.

Route stages

1. 0–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 240–490 m
2. 11–13 kmClimb of 480 m to Vápeč (955 m)
3. 13–22 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–890 m
4. 22–27 kmClimb of 220 m to Baské (955 m)
5. 27–32 kmDescent of 640 m (down to 309 m)
6. 32–48 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–700 m

Steepest kilometre: km 12–13, a climb of 250 m (≈25%), near Vápeč.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 21, 22, 31, 33 and 35 etc.. There are no springs between km 22 and 31 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Homôlka Shelter (km 18), Baske Hut (km 26), Hut under Ostrý vrch (km 48), Soblahov Hut (km 48).

A possible split into days:

1. Day 1: km 0–26, ≈9 h — overnight: Baske Hut (hut)
2. Day 2: km 26–48, ≈6.5 h — finish

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Prejta. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 time: 2 days of 6–9 h of walking (about 15.5 h in total, not counting stops).

Is there water on the route?

Springs near the trail: at km 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 21, 22, 31, 33 and 35 etc.. There are no springs between km 22 and 31 — carry at least 1.5 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.

Where can I stay overnight?

Huts and shelters near the trail: Homôlka Shelter (km 18), Baske Hut (km 26), Hut under Ostrý vrch (km 48), Soblahov Hut (km 48). Possible overnight stops: Baske Hut (km 26).