Palota – Lupkov Pass
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About the trail
Route Palota – Lupkov Pass. Has green marking (regional route №5795, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5795. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 5 km with 203 m of ascent from Palota to Lupkov Pass. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 440–530 m
- 3–5 kmClimb of 110 m to Vlčia Hut
Steepest kilometre: km 4–5, a climb of 80 m (≈8%), near Vlčia Hut.
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 4.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Magura (km 0.5), Vlčia Hut (km 5).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Palota. This is a one-way route: the finish is 4 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 1.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- A spring near the trail: at km 4.5. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Magura (km 0.5), Vlčia Hut (km 5).
Water and shelter on the route
- Magurakm 0.6 from the start · 290 m off the path · Standing · 494 m
- Spring under the Tunnelkm 4.3 from the start · Not verified · 601 m
- Vajcovka II. Springkm 4.8 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 623 m
- Vlčia Hutkm 5 from the start · Not verified · 642 m
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