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Svrčinovec, u Liščáka – Osada Polgrúň

Start: Svrčinovec
Range: Moravian-Silesian Beskids
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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2.3 kmLength
156 mAscent
0 mDescent
610 mMax. altitude
454 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 Svrčinovec, u Liščáka – Osada Polgrúň. Has yellow marking (regional route №8522, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8522. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route – 2.3 km. Location: mountain range – Moravian-Silesian Beskids, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 2.3 km with 156 m of ascent from Svrčinovec, u Liščáka to Osada Polgrúň. 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: 2.3 km ÷ 4 = 0.6 h + 156 m ÷ 600 = 0.3 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. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 450–480 m
  2. 1–2.5 kmClimb of 130 m (up to 607 m)

Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 120 m (≈12%).

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: Svrčinovec, u Liščáka. 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.

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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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.
Roe deerRoe deerCapreolus capreolusA small graceful deer of edges and clearings — the most common hoofed animal seen by tourists in the Carpathians.
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.
Great titIn season nowGreat titParus majorThe largest and most common tit: black head, white cheeks, yellow belly with a black stripe. It lives in the Carpathians all year round.
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.
Eurasian bullfinchIn season nowEurasian bullfinchPyrrhula pyrrhulaA sturdy bird with a red breast and a black cap. It nests in the Carpathian forests and decorates gardens in winter.

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

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