Gírová – Kykula
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Gírová – Kykula. Has green marking (regional route №5541, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5541. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 12.7 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 12.7 km with 469 m of ascent from Gírová to Kykula. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmGentle ups and downs at 590–620 m
- 2–3 kmDescent of 140 m (down to 453 m)
- 3–8 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 783 m)
- 8–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 780–830 m
- 10–13 kmDescent of 160 m to Kykula
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 6.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Gírová. 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 4 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 6.
Water and shelter on the route
- Well below Stankovo Springkm 6.1 from the start · Not verified · 674 m
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