Valaská, stop – Bystrá, station
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Valaská, stop – Bystrá, station. Has yellow marking (regional route №8423, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8423. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route - 5.5 km. Location: mountain range - Low Tatras, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.5 km with 244 m of ascent from Valaská, stop to Bystrá, station. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 676 m)
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 670–700 m
- 3–4.5 kmDescent of 130 m to Bystrianska Cave
- 4.5–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–580 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a descent of 130 m (≈13%), near Bystrianska Cave.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 3.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Valaská, stop. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 3.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Chodorov vrch (south slope)km 2 from the start · Not verified · 662 m
- Spring below Chodorov vrch (south-east slope)km 2.9 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 725 m
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