Nová Sedlica – Čierťaž
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Nová Sedlica – Čierťaž. Has green marking (regional route №5790, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5790. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.1 km. Location: mountain range — Bieszczady, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.1 km with 10 m of ascent and 682 m of descent from Čierťaž to Nová Sedlica. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmDescent of 620 m to Chyža Baby Jagy Shelter
- 4.5–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 390–450 m
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a descent of 210 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Poľovnícka chata Hut, 848 m (km 1), Chyža Baby Jagy Shelter (km 4.5).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Čierťaž. 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Poľovnícka chata Hut, 848 m (km 1), Chyža Baby Jagy Shelter (km 4.5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Poľovnícka chata Hut, 848 mkm 1.2 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 848 m
- Chyža Baby Jagy Shelterkm 4.5 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 425 m
- Spring below Brezov (north-east slope)km 4.6 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 444 m
- Spring below Brezov (east slope)km 5.1 from the start · Not verified · 418 m
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