Svit, station – Smrečinské Saddle
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Svit, station – Smrečinské Saddle. Has green marking (regional route №5731a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5731a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 24.5 km. Location: mountain range — Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 24.5 km with 1,067 m of ascent from Svit, station to Smrečinské Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 8 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–780 m
- 4–8 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 1,064 m)
- 8–12 kmDescent of 300 m (down to 756 m)
- 12–20 kmClimb of 570 m (up to 1,333 m)
- 20–24 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,330–1,450 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 160 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 16 and 24. There are no springs between km 0 and 16 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Svit, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 8 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 16 and 24. There are no springs between km 0 and 16 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Brdárová (east slope)km 15.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 074 m
- Spring below Úplaz (north-east slope), 1 386 mkm 23.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 386 m
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Horse ridingKone vo Východnej: horse rides below the Tatras20 km from the trailKone vo Východnej (“Horses in Východná”) is a small family horse farm on the meadows above the village of Východná in upper Liptov, with a sweeping view of the High...
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