Korcháňovci – Veľký Polom, peak
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Korcháňovci – Veľký Polom, peak. Has blue marking (regional route №2672, sk:KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2672. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: sk:KST. Length of the route — 5.2 km. Location: mountain range — Moravian-Silesian Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5.2 km with 12 m of ascent and 527 m of descent from Korcháňovci to Veľký Polom, peak. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,020–1,070 m, past Velký Polom
- 1–5 kmDescent of 480 m to Veľký Polom, peak
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a descent of 180 m (≈18%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Korcháňovci. 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 3.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Pod Polomomkm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 679 m
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