Pribylina, Hotel Esperanto – Baranec
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Pribylina, Hotel Esperanto – Baranec. Has green marking (regional route №5613, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5613. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 11.3 km. Location: mountain massif — Western Tatras, Slovakia. The route is in the Tatra National Park (TANAP): high-altitude sections are closed from November 1 to June 15 — before heading out, check the current dates at tanap.sk.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been marked on OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself using the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 11.3 km with 1,389 m of ascent from Pribylina, Hotel Esperanto to Baranec. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–920 m
- 5–11 kmClimb of 1,250 m to Baranec (2,185 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 280 m (≈32%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 4 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Pribylina, Hotel Esperanto. 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 3 l).
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