Lenartov – Malý Minčol
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Lenartov – Malý Minčol. Has yellow marking (regional route №8780, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8780. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.6 km. Location: mountain range — Low Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.6 km with 11 m of ascent and 579 m of descent from Malý Minčol to Lenartov. Estimated walking time: about 2 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–7.5 kmDescent of 570 m to Lenartov
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a descent of 200 m (≈20%), near Malý Minčol.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5 and 7.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Malý Minčol. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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 2 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 3, 5 and 7.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Škopcekm 3.1 from the start · Not verified · 689 m
- Spring below Jaseňovkm 5 from the start · Not verified · 598 m
- Drinking water below Dubnicakm 7.6 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 482 m
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