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Gírová – Kykula

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12.7 kmLength
469 mAscent
384 mDescent
830 mMax. altitude
449 mMin. altitude

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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 Gírová – Kykula. Has green marking (regional route №5541, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5541. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.7 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.7 km with 469 m of ascent from Gírová to Kykula. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–620 m
  2. 2–3 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 453 m)
  3. 3–8 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 783 m)
  4. 8–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–830 m
  5. 10–13 kmDescent of 160 m to Kykula

Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

A spring near the trail: at km 6.

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Gírová. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 4 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
A spring near the trail: at km 6.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Well below Stankovo Springkm 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 674 m

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