Oščadnica, Vyšný koniec – Veľká Rača
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Oščadnica, Vyšný koniec – Veľká Rača. Has green marking (regional route №5542, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5542. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.8 km. Location: mountain range — Żywiec Beskids, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 7.8 km with 708 m of ascent from Oščadnica, Vyšný koniec to Veľká Rača. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–8 kmClimb of 690 m to Veľká Rača (1,236 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 6.5–7.5, a climb of 150 m (≈15%), near Wielka Racza Hut.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Wielka Racza Hut (km 8).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Oščadnica, Vyšný koniec. 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 2.5.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Wielka Racza Hut (km 8).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Dedovákm 2.4 from the start · Not verified · 780 m
- Wielka Racza Hutkm 7.8 from the start · 90 m off the path · Standing · 1 236 m
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