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Rybárpole – Švošov

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15.5 kmLength
649 mAscent
671 mDescent
1 124 mMax. altitude
450 mMin. altitude

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About the trail

Route Rybárpole – Švošov. Has red marking (national route №0853, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0853. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.5 km. Location: mountain range — Velká Fatra, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 15.5 km with 649 m of ascent from Rybárpole to Švošov. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 470–560 m
  2. 2–5 kmClimb of 550 m to Sedlo pod Radičinou
  3. 5–9 kmDescent of 490 m (down to 622 m)
  4. 9–15 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–630 m

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 210 m (≈21%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 14.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Dubovské lúky Pass (km 3), Hut below Kútny vrch (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: Rybárpole. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 14.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Dubovské lúky Pass (km 3), Hut below Kútny vrch (km 14).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Well below Predný Čebraťkm 0 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 508 m
  2. Trstenica Springkm 0.8 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 525 m
  3. Spring below Hrádok (south-east slope), 529 mkm 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 529 m
  4. Spring below Hrádok (north-east slope), 635 mkm 2.3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 635 m
  5. Dubovské lúky Passkm 2.9 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 749 m
  6. Spring below Čebrať (north-west slope), 769 mkm 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 769 m
  7. Spring below Radičiná (south-east slope), 838 mkm 3.7 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 838 m
  8. Žliebok Springkm 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 951 m

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