Sedlo Priehyb – Sedlo Vráta
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About the trail
Route Sedlo Priehyb – Sedlo Vráta. Has yellow marking (regional route №8667, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8667. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.9 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.9 km with 270 m of ascent from Sedlo Priehyb to Sedlo Vráta. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmDescent of 180 m (down to 1,217 m)
- 1–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,210–1,310 m
- 4–5 kmClimb of 160 m to Priehyb Pass (1,462 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 220 m (≈22%), near Biele skaly.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Sedlo Priehyb.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Suchý (south-east slope)km 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 319 m
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