Nižná Jedľová – Vápeník
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About the trail
Route Nižná Jedľová – Vápeník. Has blue marking (regional route №2872, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2872. Marking is blue, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.9 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 9.9 km with 265 m of ascent from Nižná Jedľová to Vápeník. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–510 m
- 5–7 kmClimb of 140 m to Rohuľa (595 m)
- 7–9 kmDescent of 250 m (down to 342 m)
- 9–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 280–350 m
Steepest kilometre: km 7.5–8.5, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6.5 and 10.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Mitová Hut (km 7).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Nižná Jedľová. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 6.5 and 10.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Mitová Hut (km 7).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Obšarkm 4.1 from the start · 50 m off the path · Not verified · 476 m
- Spring below Kalineckm 5 from the start · Not verified · 447 m
- Spring below Rohuľakm 6.6 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 552 m
- Mitová Hutkm 7 from the start · Not verified · 593 m
- Spring below Krížovkm 9.9 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 283 m
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