Oravská Polhora, Píla – Lipnica Wielka
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Oravská Polhora, Píla – Lipnica Wielka. Has blue marking (regional route №2679, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 2679. The marking is blue, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.6 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 10.6 km with 140 m of ascent and 337 m of descent from Oravská Polhora, Píla to Lipnica Wielka. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: blue.
Route stages
- 0–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 720–920 m
Steepest kilometre: km 0–1, a descent of 90 m (≈9%), near Stańcowe Siodło.
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 11. There are no springs between km 2 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Oravská Polhora, Píla. This is a one-way route: the finish is 8 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 2 and 11. There are no springs between km 2 and 11 — carry at least 1.5 l of water.
Water and shelter on the route
- Vajcovka behind Hviezdoslav's Gamekeeper's Lodge Springkm 2 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 832 m
- Spring below Poľany (east slope), 724 mkm 10.6 from the start · Not verified · 724 m
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