Remetské Hámre – Ruská Bystrá
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Remetské Hámre – Ruská Bystrá. Has green marking (regional route №5781, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5781. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 19.2 km. Location: mountain massif — Vygorlat, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19.2 km with 1,009 m of ascent from Remetské Hámre to Ruská Bystrá. Estimated walking time: about 6.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 380 m (up to 821 m)
- 4–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–830 m
- 7–9 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 449 m)
- 9–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 290–450 m
- 12–16 kmClimb of 480 m (up to 779 m)
- 16–19 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–840 m, past Múr
Steepest kilometre: km 15–16, a climb of 190 m (≈21%), near Hut below Príkra.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5 and 15. There are no springs between km 5 and 15 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain hut below Príkra (km 14), Hut below Príkra (km 15).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Remetské Hámre. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 6.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 5 and 15. There are no springs between km 5 and 15 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain hut below Príkra (km 14), Hut below Príkra (km 15).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Roh (east slope)km 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 501 m
- Rulka Springkm 5.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 769 m
- Mountain hut below Príkrakm 15.1 from the start · 150 m off the path · Standing · 471 m
- Pavol Springkm 16.2 from the start · Not verified · 541 m
- Hut below Príkrakm 16.2 from the start · Not verified · 539 m
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