Utekáč, stop — Tri chotáre, via Sedlo Pereš
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Utekáč, stop – Sedlo Pereš – Tri chotáre. Has blue marking (regional route №2635, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2635. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 12.8 km. Location: mountain range – Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.8 km with 781 m of ascent from Utekáč, stop to Tri chotáre. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 400–490 m
- 4–13 kmClimb of 660 m to Tri chotáre
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — 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: Utekáč, stop. 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 12. There are no springs between km 0 and 12 — carry at least 2.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Farkaškakm 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 404 m
- Spring below Železná bránakm 12.2 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 1 010 m
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