Rolincová – Pod Kykulou, state border
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Rolincová – Pod Kykulou, state border. Has yellow marking (regional route №8155, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8155. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.3 km. Location: mountain range — Bile Karpaty, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.3 km with 584 m of ascent from Rolincová to Pod Kykulou, state border. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 190 m (down to 251 m)
- 2–3 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 422 m)
- 3–6 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–460 m
- 6–10 kmClimb of 320 m to Tlstý vrch (760 m)
- 10–13 kmGentle ups and downs at 700–790 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 160 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6 and 13.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Rolincová. This is a one-way route: the finish is 10 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 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 6 and 13.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Lysicakm 0 from the start · 220 m off the path · Not verified · 427 m
- Vydranka Springkm 0.8 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 349 m
- Spring below Kolkovékm 4.7 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 408 m
- Spring below Boháčoveckm 5.9 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 431 m
- Spring below Kykula (south-east slope)km 12.8 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 687 m
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