Smrečinské Saddle – Vernár
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Smrečinské Saddle – Vernár. Has green marking (regional route №5731b, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5731b. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.1 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.1 km with 3 m of ascent and 533 m of descent from Smrečinské Saddle to Vernár. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 520 m to Vernár
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 170 m (≈17%), near Smrečinské sedlo Pass.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Smrečinské Saddle. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Košarisko (north-west slope), 1 211 mkm 2 from the start · Not verified · 1 211 m
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