Tvrdošín, center – Námestovo
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Tvrdošín, center – Námestovo. Has blue marking (regional route №2687, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2687. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16.1 km. Location: mountain range — Mala Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16.1 km with 641 m of ascent from Tvrdošín, center to Námestovo. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–680 m
- 3–8 kmClimb of 420 m to Magurka (1,109 m)
- 8–9 kmDescent of 120 m (down to 975 m)
- 9–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 970–1,070 m, past Javorový vrch
- 11–16 kmDescent of 490 m to Námestovo
Steepest kilometre: km 11–12, a descent of 180 m (≈18%), near Javorový vrch.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 11 and 16.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Magurka (km 8).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Tvrdošín, center. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 7, 11 and 16.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Magurka (km 8).
Water and shelter on the route
- Drinking water below Klineckm 0.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 612 m
- Spring below Magurka (east slope), 1 013 mkm 7 from the start · Not verified · 1 013 m
- Hut under Magurkakm 7.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 084 m
- Spring below Javorový vrch (south slope), 954 mkm 11.2 from the start · 130 m off the path · Not verified · 954 m
- Spring below Javorový vrch (south-east slope)km 11.6 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 895 m
- Drinking water below Žiareckm 16 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 571 m
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