Píla – Under Vtáčí Hrb
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Píla – Under Vtáčí Hrb. Has yellow marking (regional route №8890, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8890. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Route length — 6.3 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Paradise, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.3 km with 42 m of ascent and 371 m of descent from Píla to Under Vtáčí Hrb. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 920–960 m
- 2.5–5 kmDescent of 280 m to Piecky Gorge and its waterfalls
- 5–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–670 m
Steepest kilometre: km 3.5–4.5, a descent of 140 m (≈14%), near Piecky Gorge and its waterfalls.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Píla. 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Rumanová (south-east slope), 944 mkm 1.8 from the start · Not verified · 944 m
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All craft places
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