Svidník – Baňa
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About the trail
Route Svidník – Baňa. Has green marking (regional route №5789a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5789a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 17.1 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 17.1 km with 447 m of ascent from Baňa to Svidník. Estimated walking time: about 5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 480–530 m, past Baňa, Kochman
- 2–4 kmDescent of 250 m (down to 244 m)
- 4–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 220–490 m, past Rajsova hora
- 11–12 kmClimb of 110 m (up to 584 m)
- 12–17 kmDescent of 350 m to Svidník
Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a descent of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 6. There are no springs between km 6 and 17 — carry at least 2 l of water.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Lesík (km 16).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Baňa. 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 5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 6. There are no springs between km 6 and 17 — carry at least 2 l of water.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Hut below Lesík (km 16).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Baňa (south-east slope), 513 mkm 0 from the start · Not verified · 513 m
- Spring below Ostrá hôrkakm 5.7 from the start · Not verified · 264 m
- Hut below Lesíkkm 16 from the start · 200 m off the path · Not verified · 366 m
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