Východokarpatská magistrála (East Carpathian Trail)
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Východokarpatská magistrála (East Carpathian Trail). Has red marking (national route №0925, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0925. Marking is red, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 25.9 km. Location: mountain range — Bieszczady, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 25.9 km with 699 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 7.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: hard. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 200–480 m, past Kremenec
- 8–10 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 242 m)
- 10–15 kmClimb of 240 m to Hukov (462 m)
- 15–17 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 278 m)
- 17–26 kmGentle ups and downs at 270–390 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 150 m (≈15%), near Kremenec.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 22. There are no springs between km 0 and 22 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Vysoký vrch Hut (km 8). Places to stay near the start: Kostryna.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Most places to stay near the start are in Kostryna. This is a one-way route: the finish is 19 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 7.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 22. There are no springs between km 0 and 22 — carry at least 3.5 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Vysoký vrch Hut (km 8). Places to stay near the start: Kostryna.
Water and shelter on the route
- Vysoký vrch Hutkm 7.6 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 472 m
- Spring in the Gorgekm 22.2 from the start · 210 m off the path · Not verified · 337 m
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