Vyšná Revúca – Chyžky
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Vyšná Revúca – Chyžky. Has yellow marking (regional route №8605, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8605. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.6 km. Location: mountain range — Velka Fatra, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.6 km with 597 m of ascent from Vyšná Revúca to Chyžky. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–6.5 kmClimb of 590 m to Koliba Chyžka Hut
Steepest kilometre: km 4.5–5.5, a climb of 250 m (≈25%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3.5, 4.5 and 6.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Črtľaž (km 0.5), Hut below Chopec (km 3.5), Koliba Chyžka Hut (km 6.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Vyšná Revúca. 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3.5, 4.5 and 6.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Črtľaž (km 0.5), Hut below Chopec (km 3.5), Koliba Chyžka Hut (km 6.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Hut below Črtľažkm 0.7 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 795 m
- Spring below Brnovské (south-west slope)km 3.3 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 905 m
- Hut below Chopeckm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 854 m
- Spring below Chopec (south-east slope)km 3.7 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 884 m
- Spring below Chopec (south-west slope), 899 mkm 4.3 from the start · Not verified · 899 m
- Spring below Chyžky (south slope), 1 152 mkm 5.8 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 152 m
- Spring below Chyžky (south-east slope), 1 256 mkm 6.3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 256 m
- Koliba Chyžka Hutkm 6.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 280 m
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