Vechec – Bartáková
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Vechec – Bartáková. Has yellow marking (regional route, KST (unofficial)). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST (unofficial). Length of the route — 10.1 km. Location: mountain range — Zemplén, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 10.1 km with 227 m of ascent from Vechec to Bartáková. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 180–380 m
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 6 and 8.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Vechec. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 3, 6 and 8.
Water and shelter on the route
- Bila pani Springkm 2.6 from the start · Not verified · 271 m
- Spring below Čachov (north slope), 264 mkm 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 264 m
- Spring below Svíbovákm 6 from the start · Not verified · 292 m
- Spring below Bartákovákm 7.6 from the start · Not verified · 346 m
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