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Krušetnica  — Vasiľovská chapel, via Surov

Start: Vasiľov
Range: Żywiec Beskids
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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4 kmLength
59 mAscent
269 mDescent
895 mMax. altitude
655 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 Krušetnica – Surov – Vasiľovská chapel. Has yellow marking (regional route №8563, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8563. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. The length of the route is 4 km. Location: mountain range – Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 4 km with 59 m of ascent and 269 m of descent from Krušetnica to Vasiľovská chapel. Estimated walking time: about 1 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: 4 km ÷ 4 = 1 h + 59 m ÷ 600 = 0.1 h, about 1 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 kmGentle ups and downs at 830–890 m
  2. 2–3.5 kmDescent of 200 m (down to 680 m)
  3. 3.5–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–680 m

Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a descent of 180 m (≈18%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).

When to go

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

Getting there

Start: Krušetnica. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 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 1 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 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.
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.
Meadowsweetin seasonIn season nowMeadowsweetFilipendula ulmariaTall creamy-white fluffy inflorescences in wet meadows and along stream banks. A strong honey aroma can be sensed from afar.
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.
Heatherfruit nowIn season nowHeatherCalluna vulgarisA low evergreen shrub with lilac flowers that blooms at the end of summer. It grows on acidic poor soils.
White-throated dipperIn season nowWhite-throated dipperCinclus cinclusA bird of mountain streams with a white 'bib' that dives and runs along the bottom against the current. It can be seen all year round.

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

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