Ráztočné — Utekáč, via Cisárske Saddle
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Ráztočné – Cisárske Saddle – Utekáč. Has yellow marking (regional route №8491, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8491. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.2 km with 330 m of ascent from Ráztočné to Utekáč. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–450 m
- 1.5–3 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 718 m)
- 3–6 kmDescent of 310 m to Utekáč
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Ráztočné. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Farkaškakm 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 404 m
- Spring below Cisárska hoľakm 2 from the start · Not verified · 535 m
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