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Kríže – Lysina Saddle

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4.7 kmLength
487 mAscent
6 mDescent
1 041 mMax. altitude
554 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 Kríže – Lysina Saddle. Has green marking (regional route №5709a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5709a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.7 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 4.7 km with 487 m of ascent from Kríže to Lysina Saddle. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–610 m
  2. 1–4.5 kmClimb of 440 m (up to 1,036 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.5.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Kríže. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.5.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Kundračinakm 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 600 m
  2. Spring below Panteliškm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 920 m

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