Oravské Veselé – Pilsko
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Oravské Veselé – Pilsko. Has green marking (regional route №5567, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5567. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 6.5 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 6.5 km with 742 m of ascent from Oravské Veselé to Pilsko. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 810–890 m
- 1–5 kmClimb of 580 m (up to 1,467 m)
- 5–6.5 kmAlong the ridge at 1,460–1,550 m, past Pilsko
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 190 m (≈19%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 2.5, 4 and 6.5.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Oravské Veselé. This is a one-way route: the finish is 5 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 1, 2.5, 4 and 6.5.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Magura (west slope), 881 mkm 0.9 from the start · Not verified · 881 m
- Spring below Dudová (north slope), 1 105 mkm 2.6 from the start · Not verified · 1 105 m
- Spring below Dudová (north slope), 1 256 mkm 3.8 from the start · Not verified · 1 256 m
- Spring below Pilskokm 6.3 from the start · 70 m off the path · Not verified · 1 525 m
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