Klin

▲ 2173 m a.s.l.

The fifth-highest point of the Western Tatras, located on their main ridge. It offers a view of the neighbouring Bystrá peak as well as wider panoramas of the High, Western and Low Tatras.

Route length

10.8 km one way
21.7 km round trip

Elevation gain

1,355 m

Time (one way)

~5:19 h

Difficulty*

3/5

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Trailhead

Račkova Valley, mouth (895 m a.s.l.)

📍 GPS parking

N 49.13000°, E 19.79252°

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Elevation profile (podľa publikovaných dát trasy, nie z GPX)

Route breakdown

1 · Račkova Valley, mouth 895 m · 0.0 km · 0:00 h	Starting point — the route begins here.
2 · Klin 2173 m · 10.8 km · 5:19 h	Klin summit — the end of the route.

ℹ Practical info

🅿 Parking	Mouth of Račkova Valley — car park next to the campsite
💧 Water	Spring in Gáborova Valley
🏠 Hut	Koliba pod Klinom hut (emergency bivouac shelter on the route)
🚡 Cable car	No
❄ Ascent season	Closed 1 Nov – 31 May
☀ Best time	June — October
🧭 Orientation	Marked trail, a long ridge route
🎨 Trail marking	🟡 yellow (Račkova Valley, mouth → Račkovo Saddle), 🔴 red (→ Klin)
🔄 Descent	Same route back
🔗 Combination	Can be combined with Jakubina in a single full-day ridge tour via Hrubý Vrch, Končistá and Račkovo Saddle — approx. 20 km in total.
🚨 Emergency number	Mountain Rescue Service: 18 300 (or 112)

What to bring

🎒 Hiking boots

🎒 Trekking poles

🎒 Waterproof jacket

🎒 Water (min. 2 l)

🎒 Food / energy bars

🎒 First aid kit

🎒 Warm layer

🎒 Map / GPS / phone

⚠ What to watch out for

Weather in the Tatras changes quickly — check the forecast and turn back if a storm approaches.
In winter and spring (1 Nov – 31 May) the upper sections of the trail may be closed — check current conditions at tatry.sk or hzs.sk.
Bring an adequate supply of water — refill points may not be available on high-mountain routes.