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Príkra – saddle below Beskyd

Start: Príkra
Range: Low Beskids
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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8 kmLength
314 mAscent
271 mDescent
644 mMax. altitude
436 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 Príkra – saddle below Beskyd. Has yellow marking (regional route №8800, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8800. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 8 km. Location: mountain range – Low Beskid, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 8 km with 314 m of ascent from Príkra to saddle below Beskyd. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 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: 8 km ÷ 4 = 2 h + 314 m ÷ 600 = 0.5 h, about 2.5 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 kmDescent of 130 m (down to 457 m)
  2. 2–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–540 m
  3. 4–6 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 615 m)
  4. 6–8 kmGentle ups and downs at 600–640 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 110 m (≈11%).

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: Príkra.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 2.5 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.
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.
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.
Silver firSilver firAbies albaThe third main tree of the Carpathian forests alongside beech and spruce. The needles are flat with white stripes, and the cones stand upright on the branches.
Meadow brownMeadow brownManiola jurtinaThe Meadow brown is a brown butterfly with one black 'eye' on its forewing. In summer, it is one of the most numerous butterflies in the Carpathian meadows.

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

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