Ďurková – Minčol
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Ďurková – Minčol. Has yellow marking (regional route №8836, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8836. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.3 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 10.3 km with 15 m of ascent and 648 m of descent from Minčol to Ďurková. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmDescent of 550 m (down to 593 m)
- 7–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 500–600 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Minčol. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 4. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Jánov prameň Spring, 1 074 mkm 0.4 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 1 074 m
- Spring below Hriňova horakm 4.4 from the start · Not verified · 826 m
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