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Veľký vrch educational trail

Start: Divinka
Range: Javorníky
Hiking routes of the Slovak Carpathians
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2.3 kmLength
211 mAscent
51 mDescent
531 mMax. altitude
332 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 Veľký vrch educational trail. Has green marking (local route, KST - obec Divinka). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked local tourist route. The marking is green, the sign is a diagonal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST - obec Divinka. Length of the route — 2.3 km. Location: mountain range — Yavornyky, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 2.3 km with 211 m of ascent. Estimated walking time: about 1 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: 2.3 km ÷ 4 = 0.6 h + 211 m ÷ 600 = 0.4 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. 0–1.5 kmClimb of 130 m to Lovišky Hut
  2. 1.5–2.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 460–500 m

Steepest kilometre: km 0.5–1.5, a climb of 110 m (≈12%), near Lovišky Hut.

Water and overnight stays

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

Huts and shelters near the trail: Lovišky Hut (km 1.5).

When to go

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

Getting there

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).
Where can I stay overnight?
Huts and shelters near the trail: Lovišky Hut (km 1.5).

Water and shelter on the route

  1. Lovišky Hutkm 1.4 from the start · Not verified · 451 m

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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.
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.
MallardIn season nowMallardAnas platyrhynchosThe most common wild duck: the male with a green head and a white 'collar'. It lives in the rivers, lakes, and ponds of the Carpathian valleys.
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.
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.
European larchin seasonIn season nowEuropean larchLarix deciduaThe only coniferous species in Ukraine that sheds its needles in autumn. There are very few natural larches in the Ukrainian Carpathians — most are planted.

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

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Craft nearby

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