Sedlo Závory – Hlinská dolina, ústie
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sedlo Závory – Hlinská dolina, ústie. Has green marking (regional route №5801, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5801. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.8 km. Location: mountain range — High Tatras, Slovakia. The route in the Tatra National Park (TANAP): high-altitude sections are closed from November 1 to June 15 — before heading out, check the current dates at tanap.sk.
At a glance
A short route of 2.8 km with 427 m of ascent from Sedlo Závory to Hlinská dolina, ústie. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,430–1,530 m
- 1–3 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 1,856 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 220 m (≈22%).
Water and overnight stays
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible.
Getting there
Start: Sedlo Závory. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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Water parks & thermal poolsTermy Zakopiańskie (Aqua Park Zakopane)12 km from the trailTermy Zakopiańskie is a thermal water park right in Zakopane, on Jagiellońska Street, only a kilometre from Krupówki.
Markets & fairsMarket under Gubałówka13 km from the trailThe market under Gubałówka (Targ pod Gubałówką) is Zakopane's best-known bazaar and probably the most photographed row of stalls in the Polish Tatras.
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