Zlatno – Saddle under Rakytou
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Zlatno – Saddle under Rakytou. Has blue marking (regional route №2450, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2450. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.1 km. Location: mountain range — Strazhovske Mountains, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.1 km with 307 m of ascent from Zlatno to Saddle under Rakytou. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 330–370 m
- 1–4.5 kmClimb of 270 m to Koreňová (639 m)
- 4.5–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–630 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a climb of 110 m (≈11%), near Hut below Koreňová.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2.5, 4 and 5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Koreňová (km 3.5), Žliabok Hut (km 4.5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Zlatno. 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 2.5, 4 and 5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Koreňová (km 3.5), Žliabok Hut (km 4.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Jelšovka Springkm 2.3 from the start · Not verified · 448 m
- Hut below Koreňovákm 3.6 from the start · Not verified · 577 m
- Holianka Springkm 3.9 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 591 m
- Žliabok Hutkm 4.7 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 570 m
- Spring near Žliabok Hutkm 4.7 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 573 m
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