Stredná Revúca – Blatná Forester's Lodge
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Stredná Revúca – Blatná Forester's Lodge. Has red marking (national route №0858, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0858. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13 km with 605 m of ascent from Stredná Revúca to Blatná Forester's Lodge. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 490 m (up to 1,177 m)
- 3–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,170–1,270 m
- 5–6 kmDescent of 260 m (down to 935 m)
- 6–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 660–940 m
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 330 m (≈33%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Stredná Revúca. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Captured Spring near Malá Turecká Campsitekm 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 719 m
- Malá Turecká Springkm 1.7 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 882 m
- Spring below Stráž (north-west slope)km 2.4 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 990 m
- Spring below Chopec (north slope)km 3.3 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 1 216 m
- Skalnitá Springkm 4.2 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 1 229 m
- Kamenná, 1 190 mkm 4.8 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 1 190 m
- Spring below Minčol (west slope)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 927 m
- Spring below Matejová (north-east slope), 806 mkm 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 806 m
- Spring below Matejová (north slope), 839 mkm 8.1 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 839 m
- Lesy SR Captured Springkm 11.7 from the start · Not verified · 695 m
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