Kýčera – Oščadnica, Lalík
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Kýčera – Oščadnica, Lalík. Has blue marking (regional route №2671, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2671. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 15.7 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 15.7 km with 571 m of ascent from Kýčera to Oščadnica, Lalík. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 640–690 m
- 1–3 kmDescent of 250 m (down to 396 m)
- 3–8 kmClimb of 390 m to Kalinový vrch (816 m)
- 8–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 770–930 m, past Blažejovec
- 12–16 kmDescent of 350 m to Oščadnica, Lalík
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8 and 15.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Kýčera. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8 and 15.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Horelická Kýčerakm 3 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 402 m
- Spring below Kalinový vrchkm 7.7 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 686 m
- Spring below Rovný vrchkm 15 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 688 m
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