Cesta na slovenský "severný pól"
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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Cesta na slovenský "severný pól". Has yellow marking (regional route №8569, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8569. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 11.9 km. Location: mountain range — Žilinské Beskydy, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 11.9 km with 1 m of ascent and 452 m of descent. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmDescent of 270 m (down to 869 m)
- 3–12 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–870 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 120 m (≈12%), near Jałowiecka Północna Pass.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7 and 10.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Bajerovka (km 6).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4, 7 and 10.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Bajerovka (km 6).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Priehyba Pass (north-west slope)km 3.9 from the start · Not verified · 855 m
- Hut below Bajerovkakm 5.8 from the start · Not verified · 802 m
- Spring below Bajerovkakm 7 from the start · Not verified · 790 m
- Spring below Poľany (east slope), 733 mkm 9.9 from the start · Not verified · 733 m
- Spring below Poľany (east slope), 724 mkm 10.3 from the start · Not verified · 724 m
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