Javorinky – Brezovica
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Javorinky – Brezovica. Has yellow marking (regional route №8578, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8578. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.3 km. Location: mountain massif — Podhale and Spiš, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.3 km with 8 m of ascent and 403 m of descent from Javorinky to Brezovica. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmDescent of 390 m to Brezovica
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 4. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Javorinky. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1.5 and 4. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Ostrý Vrch (south slope), 923 mkm 1.6 from the start · Not verified · 923 m
- Spring below Ostrý Vrch (north slope), 729 mkm 3.9 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 729 m
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