Kátlina – Nad Končinou
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Kátlina – Nad Končinou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8589, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8589. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.2 km. Location: mountain range — Yavornyky, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.2 km with 338 m of ascent from Kátlina to Nad Končinou. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 430–500 m
- 1.5–2.5 kmClimb of 200 m (up to 693 m)
- 2.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–770 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1 and 3.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Kátlina. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 1 and 3.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Podsklakm 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 431 m
- Spring below Hantalová Kýčera (south slope)km 1 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 500 m
- Spring below Hantalová Kýčera (south-east slope)km 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 733 m
- Spring below Hantalová Kýčera (north-east slope)km 4.1 from the start · Not verified · 747 m
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