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Včelín – Ihla

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10.5 kmLength
597 mAscent
14 mDescent
1 283 mMax. altitude
686 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Včelín – Ihla. Has green marking (regional route, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.5 km. Location: mountain range — Spiska Magura, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 10.5 km with 597 m of ascent from Včelín to Ihla. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.

Route stages

  1. 0–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 690–850 m
  2. 5–10 kmClimb of 420 m to Ihla (1,283 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 10–10, a climb of 170 m (≈17%), near Ihla.

Water and overnight stays

Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8 and 10.

When to go

Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.

Getting there

Start: Včelín. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Springs near the trail: at km 3, 8 and 10.

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Spring below Malá Ihla (south-west slope)km 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 772 m
  2. Spring below Holý vŕšok (north-east slope), 794 mkm 3.4 from the start · Not verified · 794 m
  3. Polomka Springkm 8.4 from the start · Not verified · 1 026 m
  4. Spring below Malá Ihla (south-east slope)km 9.1 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 1 037 m
  5. Spring "Pod Ihlou"km 10.1 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 161 m

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