Tri chotáre — Saddle under Varta, via Skorušina
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About the trail
Route Tri chotáre – Skorušina – Saddle under Varta. Has yellow marking (regional route №8493, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8493. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.4 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.4 km with 472 m of ascent from Tri chotáre to Saddle under Varta. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–0.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,100–1,150 m, past Tri chotáre
- 0.5–4.5 kmDescent of 440 m (down to 666 m)
- 4.5–9.5 kmClimb of 460 m to Hut under Varta
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 6.5 and 9.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Varta (km 9).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Tri chotáre. 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 6.5 and 9.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Varta (km 9).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Železná bránakm 1 from the start · Not verified · 1 010 m
- Spring below Oltárnekm 6.3 from the start · Not verified · 794 m
- Spring below Klenovský Veporkm 9 from the start · Not verified · 1 065 m
- Hut under Vartakm 9 from the start · Not verified · 1 069 m
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