Gaboltov – Wysowa
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Gaboltov – Wysowa. Has green marking (regional route №5747, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5747. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10 km with 504 m of ascent from Gaboltov to Wysowa. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 130 m (down to 518 m)
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 490–530 m
- 3–6 kmClimb of 470 m to Busov (1,002 m)
- 6–10 kmDescent of 590 m to Wysowa
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2, 6, 8 and 10.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Gaboltov. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2, 6, 8 and 10.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring in the Village, 494 mkm 2.4 from the start · Not verified · 494 m
- Spring below Busovkm 6.5 from the start · Not verified · 851 m
- Spring below Kotlova (west slope)km 7.8 from the start · Not verified · 686 m
- sv. Vojtecha Springkm 10 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 427 m
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