Lysá pod Makytou – Makyta
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Lysá pod Makytou – Makyta. Has yellow marking (regional route №8584, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8584. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10 km. Location: mountain range — Yavornyky, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10 km with 618 m of ascent from Lysá pod Makytou to Makyta. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 360–390 m
- 1–3 kmClimb of 250 m (up to 639 m)
- 3–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 580–680 m
- 7–10 kmClimb of 240 m to Makyta (923 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Krížne cesty Hut (km 6).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Lysá pod Makytou. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 9. There are no springs between km 0 and 9 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Krížne cesty Hut (km 6).
Water and shelter on the route
- Krížne cesty Hutkm 6.2 from the start · Not verified · 662 m
- Spring at Fujeríkůkm 9.2 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 803 m
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