Čirč junction – Kamenica, junction
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Čirč junction – Kamenica, junction. Has green marking (regional route №5710, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5710. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 19.7 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 19.7 km with 676 m of ascent from Čirč junction to Kamenica, junction. Estimated walking time: about 6 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–760 m
- 8–11 kmClimb of 390 m to The meadow of Čergov's Minčol
- 11–20 kmDescent of 640 m to Kamenica, junction
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 10, 12 and 16. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Minčol (km 13).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Čirč junction. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 6 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6, 10, 12 and 16. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Minčol (km 13).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Lazovský vrch (west slope), 585 mkm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 585 m
- Spring below Lazovský vrch (south-east slope)km 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 653 m
- Spring below Minčol (east slope)km 10.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 087 m
- Spring below Minčol (south-east slope), 1 048 mkm 12.5 from the start · Not verified · 1 048 m
- Hut under Minčolkm 12.6 from the start · Not verified · 997 m
- Spring under the Parish Forestkm 15.7 from the start · Not verified · 708 m
- Spring under Sokolová skalakm 16.4 from the start · Not verified · 676 m
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