Turčianske Kľačany – Suchý
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Turčianske Kľačany – Suchý. Has green marking (regional route №5637, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5637. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.4 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 7.4 km with 1,091 m of ascent from Turčianske Kľačany to Suchý. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–7.5 kmClimb of 1,050 m to pod Suchým
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a climb of 270 m (≈27%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4.5 and 6.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mikanova Shelter (km 1.5), Kľačianska Magura Hut (km 4.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Turčianske Kľačany. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 4.5 and 6.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mikanova Shelter (km 1.5), Kľačianska Magura Hut (km 4.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Mikanova Shelterkm 1.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Standing · 561 m
- Spring below Dielykm 2.1 from the start · Not verified · 656 m
- Captured spring below Kozineckm 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 731 m
- Spring below Vinickokm 3 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 791 m
- Kľačianska Magura Hutkm 4.3 from the start · Standing · 1 140 m
- Captured Spring na Kľačianskej Magurekm 4.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 195 m
- Spring below Suchý (south slope)km 6.6 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 249 m
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