Šindliar, Sultan spring – Sedlo Zákrut
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About the trail
Route Šindliar, Sultan spring – Sedlo Zákrut. Has red marking (local route, OZ Kopytovská, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked local tourist route. Marking is red, sign — triangle in the corner on a white background. Marked and maintained by: OZ Kopytovská, KST. Length of the route — 4.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.8 km with 281 m of ascent from Šindliar, Sultan spring to Sedlo Zákrut. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmClimb of 270 m to Hut on Zákrute
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 120 m (≈12%), near Hut on Zákrute.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3 and 5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Zákrute (km 4.5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Šindliar, Sultan spring. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 3 and 5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut on Zákrute (km 4.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Sultánka Springkm 0 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 506 m
- Jozefov Springkm 2.9 from the start · Not verified · 616 m
- Hut on Zákrutekm 4.7 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 777 m
- Spring below Veľká skala (east slope), 831 mkm 4.8 from the start · 300 m off the path · Not verified · 831 m
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