Humenné manor – Nižné Ladičkovce

Start: Humenné

Range: Vihorlat Mountains

Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians

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12.7 kmLength

357 mAscent

329 mDescent

390 mMax. altitude

171 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 Humenné manor – Nižné Ladičkovce. Has blue marking (regional route №2878, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2878. The marking is blue, 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 — Vygorlat, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 12.7 km with 357 m of ascent from Humenné manor to Nižné Ladičkovce. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.

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: 12.7 km ÷ 4 = 3.2 h + 357 m ÷ 600 = 0.6 h, about 4 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

0–1 kmClimb of 160 m (up to 333 m)
1–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–390 m
11–13 kmDescent of 110 m to Nižné Ladičkovce

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a climb of 140 m (≈14%), near Vihorlat Museum and Open-Air Museum.

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Briačica (km 10).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Humenné manor. 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?: Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).
Where can I stay overnight?: Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Briačica (km 10).

Water and shelter on the route

Hut below Briačicakm 10.4 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 260 m

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Wildlife along the route

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in 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.

fruit 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.

in 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.

European 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.

In season nowGreat spotted woodpeckerDendrocopos majorA black-and-white woodpecker with a red undertail. In spring, its drumming is the loudest sound in the forest.

EdibleCommon hazelCorylus avellanaA bush of Common hazel. It flowers with catkins as early as March, and the nuts ripen in August; it grows in the underbrush of deciduous and mixed forests.

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

Trails nearby

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EasyOne-dayMarkedHumenné manor (loop, blue trail)Elevation profile171–349 m7.5 kmascent 275 m≈ 2.5 h walking

EasyOne-dayMarkedHumenné Na Kaštieli barrowsElevation profile152–390 m10 kmascent 357 m≈ 3 h walking

ModerateOne-dayMarkedHumenné, mesto HôrkaElevation profile134–469 m21.5 kmascent 573 m≈ 6.5 h walking

Craft nearby

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Water parks & thermal poolsThermalpark Šírava in Kaluža, Zemplínska ŠíravaKaluža17 km from the trailThermalpark Šírava (Thermalpark ŠÍRAVA) stands in the village of Kaluža on the northern shore of the Zemplínska Šírava — a large reservoir in eastern Slovakia.

Wine & tastingsPivnica Orechová below Vihorlat: tastings in a deep wine cellarOrechová35 km from the trailVihorlat is a volcanic range in eastern Slovakia, best known for the Morské oko lake and its beech primeval forests.

Craft producersBieszczadzkie Smaki, Smolnik: bread, liqueurs, preservesSmolnik38 km from the trailBieszczadzkie Smaki (“Bieszczady Flavours”) is a family producer of natural foods in the village of Smolnik on the Osława river, Komańcza municipality, on the western...