Biely Potok – Kováčka
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Biely Potok – Kováčka. Has green marking (regional route №5665, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5665. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.6 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 8.6 km with 446 m of ascent from Biely Potok to Kováčka. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 570–600 m
- 1–2 kmClimb of 150 m (up to 750 m)
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 740–770 m
- 3–6.5 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 605 m)
- 6.5–8.5 kmClimb of 230 m (up to 840 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2.5 and 4.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Biely Potok. 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2.5 and 4.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Bučkov vrch (north-west slope), 822 mkm 2.4 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 822 m
- Spring below Bučkov vrch (north-west slope), 756 mkm 3 from the start · Not verified · 756 m
- Spring below Ďurkov kopec (south-east slope), 749 mkm 3.8 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 749 m
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