Tisovec, station – Siváková
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Tisovec, station – Siváková. Has green marking (regional route №5480, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5480. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 9.9 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 9.9 km with 811 m of ascent from Tisovec, station to Siváková. Estimated walking time: about 4 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 680 m to Šarkanica
- 4–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 1,110–1,210 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 240 m (≈24%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Tisovec, station. This is a one-way route: the finish is 7 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 2.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Šajbakm 2.7 from the start · Not verified · 889 m
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