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Humenné – Na Kaštieli barrows

Start: Humenné
Range: Vihorlat Mountains
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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10 kmLength
357 mAscent
180 mDescent
390 mMax. altitude
152 mMin. altitude

Trail map

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 Humenné – Na Kaštieli barrows. Has yellow marking (regional route №8713, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8713. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 10 km. Location: mountain range – Vygorlat, Slovakia.

At a glance

A one-day route of 10 km with 357 m of ascent from Humenné to Na Kaštieli barrows. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

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: 10 km ÷ 4 = 2.5 h + 357 m ÷ 600 = 0.6 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. 0–1.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 150–200 m
  2. 1.5–2.5 kmClimb of 120 m (up to 315 m)
  3. 2.5–6.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 310–390 m
  4. 6.5–8.5 kmDescent of 150 m (down to 234 m)
  5. 8.5–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 230–320 m

Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a climb of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 2 l).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Humenné. 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 2 l).
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Wildlife along the route

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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.
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.
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.
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.
Great spotted woodpeckerIn season nowGreat spotted woodpeckerDendrocopos majorA black-and-white woodpecker with a red undertail. In spring, its drumming is the loudest sound in the forest.
Common hazelEdibleCommon hazelCorylus avellanaA bush of Common hazel. It flowers with catkins as early as March, and the nuts ripen in August; it grows in the underbrush of deciduous and mixed forests.

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

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