Saddle Krížna Meadow – Three Wells
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About the trail
Route Saddle Krížna Meadow – Three Wells. Has yellow marking (regional route №8718a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8718a. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.1 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.1 km with 660 m of ascent from Saddle Krížna Meadow to Three Wells. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 800–890 m
- 1–6 kmDescent of 490 m (down to 317 m)
- 6–16 kmClimb of 640 m (up to 958 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 8, 11 and 16. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Saddle Krížna Meadow. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4, 8, 11 and 16. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Špičiakkm 2.2 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 511 m
- Spring below Kauligov vrchkm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 400 m
- Spring below Strážny kopeckm 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 352 m
- Drinking water (Vyšný Medzev)km 7.6 from the start · Not verified · 388 m
- Drinking water below Strážny vrch (south slope), 404 mkm 8 from the start · Not verified · 404 m
- Spring below Strážny vrch (south-east slope), 658 mkm 11.2 from the start · Not verified · 658 m
- Tri studnekm 16.1 from the start · Not verified · 947 m
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