Medvedia hora – Trnava pri Laborci
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Medvedia hora – Trnava pri Laborci. Has yellow marking (regional route №8722, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8722. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.7 km. Location: mountain range — Vygorlat, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 10.7 km with 375 m of ascent from Medvedia hora to Trnava pri Laborci. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 140–320 m, past .
- 7–8 kmDescent of 160 m (down to 151 m)
- 8–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 140–160 m
- 9–11 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 286 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a descent of 190 m (≈19%), near Viniansky Hrad.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4 and 10.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Medvedia hora. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4 and 10.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring under Senderovkm 1.2 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 264 m
- Nad muničákom Springkm 4.5 from the start · Not verified · 276 m
- Slávička Tapkm 10.1 from the start · Not verified · 239 m
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