Jánošikovci – Poľany
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Jánošikovci – Poľany. Has yellow marking (regional route №8655, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8655. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.6 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 2.6 km with 297 m of ascent from Jánošikovci to Poľany. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmClimb of 270 m (up to 1,021 m)
- 1.5–2.5 kmDescent of 260 m to Poľany
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 280 m (≈27%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Jánošikovci.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Ďurkov kopec (south-east slope), 749 mkm 0.2 from the start · Not verified · 749 m
- Spring below Bučkov vrch (north-west slope), 822 mkm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 822 m
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