Pod Brýzgalkou – Pod Vojenným
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Pod Brýzgalkou – Pod Vojenným. Has yellow marking (regional route №8675, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8675. The marking is yellow, 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 one-day route of 10.6 km with 383 m of ascent from Pod Brýzgalkou to Pod Vojenným. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmDescent of 360 m (down to 527 m)
- 4–7 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 805 m)
- 7–11 kmGentle ups and downs at 790–880 m
Steepest kilometre: km 6–7, a climb of 170 m (≈17%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 4 and 7.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Pod Brýzgalkou. This is a one-way route: the finish is 9 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 3.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 4 and 7.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Prípor (north-west slope)km 3.7 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 538 m
- U Lacha Springkm 6.6 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 664 m
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