Livovská Huta – Minčol
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About the trail
Route Livovská Huta – Minčol. Has yellow marking (regional route №8798, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8798. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 4.8 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 4.8 km with 7 m of ascent and 502 m of descent from Minčol to Livovská Huta. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,060–1,150 m, past Minčol
- 1.5–3.5 kmDescent of 330 m (down to 733 m)
- 3.5–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–740 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 210 m (≈21%), near Topoľky.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 0. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Minčol (km 1).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Minčol. 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 1 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 0. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut under Minčol (km 1).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Minčol (east slope)km 0.2 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 1 087 m
- Hut under Minčolkm 0.9 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 997 m
- Spring below Minčol (south-east slope), 1 005 mkm 0.9 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 1 005 m
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