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Turzovka, Predmier – Konečná, state border

Start: Turzovka
Range: Moravian-Silesian Beskids
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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8.4 kmLength
409 mAscent
183 mDescent
824 mMax. altitude
484 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 Turzovka, Predmier – Konečná, state border. Has green marking (regional route №5550, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5550. Marking is green, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 8.4 km. Location: mountain range — Moravian-Silesian Beskids, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 8.4 km with 409 m of ascent from Turzovka, Predmier to Konečná, state border. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.

How we estimate walking time

By Naismith's rule, used by mountain clubs and guidebooks: an average hiker walks 4 km an hour on the flat and needs one more hour for every 600 m of ascent. For this trail: 8.4 km ÷ 4 = 2.1 h + 409 m ÷ 600 = 0.7 h, about 3 h of walking in total.

  • Breaks, snacks and photos: add 20–30 %.
  • A heavy pack, children, snow, a wet path or windfall add more; a long steep descent also takes time, especially for the knees.
  • The height of the Carpathians (up to 2,655 m) hardly changes the pace — on the ridges wind, fog and weather slow you down.
  • Limits: up to 9 h is one day; 9–13 h is a very long day or two; over 13 h means several days with overnight stays.

Route stages

  1. 0–2 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 657 m)
  2. 2–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–680 m
  3. 3–4 kmClimb of 110 m (up to 781 m)
  4. 4–8.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 710–820 m

Steepest kilometre: km 3–4, a climb of 130 m (≈13%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Turzovka, Predmier. 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.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1.5 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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Blackthornfruit nowEdibleBlackthornPrunus spinosaA spiny bush that turns white with flowers in spring before the leaves appear. The tart blue-black fruits sweeten after the first frosts.
Roe deerRoe deerCapreolus capreolusA small graceful deer of edges and clearings — the most common hoofed animal seen by tourists in the Carpathians.
Yarrowin seasonIn season nowYarrowAchillea millefoliumWhite clusters of small flower heads and feathery leaves on every meadow — from the village to the polonyna. Blooms from June to September.
St John's wortin seasonIn season nowSt John's wortHypericum perforatumYellow inflorescences on dry meadows and forest edges; leaves appear to be pierced with a needle. Blooms from June to August; a traditional herb for tea.
Norway spruceNorway sprucePicea abiesNorway spruce is the main coniferous tree of the Carpathians: a dark sharp crown, prickly needles, and long cones that hang downwards. It grows up to the forest boundary.
European beechEuropean beechFagus sylvaticaA tree with light gray smooth bark that forms the Carpathian primeval forests — a UNESCO World Heritage site. It grows up to a height of about 1400 m.

Based on naturalists’ records nearby (GBIF, iNaturalist), matched by altitude, habitat and season. Sightings are not guaranteed.

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