Filipovský vrch – Kečkovce
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Filipovský vrch – Kečkovce. Has green marking (regional route №5785, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5785. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.5 km. Location: mountain range — Nizkyi Beskyd, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.5 km with 19 m of ascent and 271 m of descent from Filipovský vrch to Kečkovce. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 620–680 m
- 1.5–3.5 kmDescent of 210 m to Kečkovce
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Filipovský vrch. 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.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Filipovský vrchkm 0.1 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 673 m
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