Lesnica, cemetery – Haligovce
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About the trail
Route Lesnica, cemetery – Haligovce. Has green marking (regional route №5882, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5882. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5.6 km. Location: mountain range — Pieniny, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.6 km with 357 m of ascent from Lesnica, cemetery to Haligovce. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 510–580 m
- 1.5–3 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 850 m)
- 3–5.5 kmDescent of 350 m to Haligovce
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Lesnica, cemetery. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Kalvária (north-east slope), 514 mkm 0.8 from the start · Not verified · 514 m
- Spring below Aksamitkakm 1.7 from the start · Not verified · 597 m
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