Malá Lodina – Sedlice
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About the trail
Route Malá Lodina – Sedlice. Has blue marking (regional route №2820, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2820. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.9 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.9 km with 362 m of ascent from Malá Lodina to Sedlice. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 260–300 m
- 2–4 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 571 m)
- 4–5 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 436 m)
- 5–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–490 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 160 m (≈16%), near Mountain hut below Ostrý hrb.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain hut below Ostrý hrb (km 3).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Malá Lodina. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1 and 3.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mountain hut below Ostrý hrb (km 3).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Somárkm 0.9 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 301 m
- Drinking water below Ostrý hrbkm 2.8 from the start · Not verified · 409 m
- Mountain hut below Ostrý hrbkm 3.1 from the start · Standing · 447 m
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