Leluchów – Šiba
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About the trail
Route Leluchów – Šiba. Has blue marking (regional route №2846, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2846. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 34.2 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A route of 34.2 km with 1,373 m of ascent from Leluchów to Šiba. Estimated walking time: about 11 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmClimb of 560 m to Malý Minčol (1,054 m)
- 9–18 kmDescent of 550 m (down to 488 m)
- 18–29 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–920 m, past Kundračina
- 29–34 kmDescent of 530 m to Šiba
Steepest kilometre: km 26–27, a climb of 220 m (≈22%), near Kundračina.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 20 and 23. There are no springs between km 3 and 20 — carry at least 3 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Žobrák Hut, 890 m (km 27), Žobrák Hut, 890 m (2) (km 27).
A possible split into days:
- Day 1: km 0–17, ≈5.5 h — overnight: no shelter nearby on the map, bring a tent
- Day 2: km 17–34, ≈5.5 h — finish
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Leluchów. This is a one-way route: the finish is 24 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 11 h, not counting stops — a very long day, so it is easier split into 2 days.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 20 and 23. There are no springs between km 3 and 20 — carry at least 3 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Žobrák Hut, 890 m (km 27), Žobrák Hut, 890 m (2) (km 27).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Ostrý Vrch (south-west slope), 702 mkm 2.5 from the start · Not verified · 702 m
- Spring below Rusínovkm 19.9 from the start · Not verified · 556 m
- Spring below Kundračinakm 23.3 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 600 m
- Žobrák Hut, 890 mkm 27.3 from the start · Not verified · 890 m
- Žobrák Hut, 890 m (2)km 27.3 from the start · Not verified · 890 m
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