Svarín – Zadná hoľa
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Svarín – Zadná hoľa. Has yellow marking (regional route №8626, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8626. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 16.9 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route is not yet mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, orient yourself by the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.9 km with 1,205 m of ascent from Svarín to Zadná hoľa. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–990 m
- 7–13 kmClimb of 730 m to Veľký bok (1,727 m)
- 13–17 kmAlong the ridge at 1,480–1,720 m
Steepest kilometre: km 8–9, a climb of 330 m (≈34%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 15. There are no springs between km 2 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: June to September. In winter only for experienced hikers with proper gear: avalanche danger is possible. About 6 km of the route runs above 1,500 m, where the weather changes quickly — check the forecast.
Getting there
Start: Svarín. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 15. There are no springs between km 2 and 15 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Pálenica (west slope)km 2.4 from the start · Not verified · 766 m
- Spring near papradikm 14.8 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 1 512 m
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