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Driečna – Polom

Start: Vladiča · 3.1 km
Range: Low Beskids
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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2.8 kmLength
297 mAscent
64 mDescent
678 mMax. altitude
379 mMin. altitude

Trail map

Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Driečna – Polom. Has green marking (regional route №5764, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5764. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 2.8 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 2.8 km with 297 m of ascent from Driečna to Polom. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 2.8 km ÷ 4 = 0.7 h + 297 m ÷ 600 = 0.5 h, about 1 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 380–450 m
  2. 1–2 kmClimb of 220 m (up to 659 m)
  3. 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 620–670 m

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 230 m (≈23%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Driečna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
Heatherfruit nowIn season nowHeatherCalluna vulgarisA low evergreen shrub with lilac flowers that blooms at the end of summer. It grows on acidic poor soils.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.
Common buzzardCommon buzzardButeo buteoThe most numerous bird of prey in Ukraine. It circles over the polonynas and meadows with a mournful 'ki-ya' and hunts for voles.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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Craft nearby

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