Pod Suchincom – Suchinec
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Pod Suchincom – Suchinec. Has yellow marking (regional route №8892, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8892. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 2.8 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 2.8 km with 323 m of ascent from Pod Suchincom to Suchinec. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 550–650 m
- 1–2 kmClimb of 180 m (up to 822 m)
- 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 820–860 m
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Pod Suchincom. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 1 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 Holina (south slope)km 2.4 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 857 m
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