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Kotník, transmitter – Sulínka, mineral spring

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25.3 kmLength
452 mAscent
919 mDescent
883 mMax. altitude
416 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 Kotník, transmitter – Sulínka, mineral spring. Has red marking (national route №0904, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked national tourist route No. 0904. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 25.3 km. Location: mountain range — Sondetsky Beskid, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 25.3 km with 452 m of ascent and 919 m of descent from Kotník, transmitter to Sulínka, mineral spring. Estimated walking time: about 7 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: red.

Route stages

  1. 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–880 m, past Kotník, Kušlajta
  2. 3–6 kmDescent of 220 m (down to 620 m)
  3. 6–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 520–630 m
  4. 11–15 kmClimb of 300 m to Osly
  5. 15–18 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–860 m
  6. 18–25 kmDescent of 380 m to Sulínka, mineral spring

Steepest kilometre: km 21–22, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 25. There are no springs between km 2 and 25 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.

Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Špica (km 2).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Kotník, transmitter. This is a one-way route: the finish is 16 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 7 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 25. There are no springs between km 2 and 25 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Špica (km 2).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Špica (south slope), 812 mkm 1.3 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 812 m
  2. Hut below Špicakm 1.5 from the start · Not verified · 828 m
  3. Sulínka Tapkm 25.3 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 413 m

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