Runina – Sedlo pod Ďurkovcom
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Runina – Sedlo pod Ďurkovcom. Has green marking (regional route №5791, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5791. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.7 km. Location: mountain range — Bieszczady, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.7 km with 581 m of ascent from Runina to Sedlo pod Ďurkovcom. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3.5 kmClimb of 560 m to Ďurkovec and Pľaša meadows
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 3.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Runina. 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 3.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Water and shelter on the route
- Valov Springkm 0 from the start · Not verified · 555 m
- Spring below Ďurkoveckm 3.7 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 113 m
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