Pod skalou – Svinská jama
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Pod skalou – Svinská jama. Has yellow marking (regional route №8894, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8894. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 3.2 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 3.2 km with 202 m of ascent from Pod skalou to Svinská jama. Estimated walking time: about 1 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–2 kmDescent of 280 m (down to 556 m)
- 2–3 kmClimb of 170 m (up to 729 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3, a climb of 190 m (≈21%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Pod skalou. This is a one-way route: the finish is 2 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0 and 2.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Holica (south-west slope), 826 mkm 0 from the start · 270 m off the path · Not verified · 826 m
- Spring below Slovinská skalakm 2.2 from the start · Not verified · 547 m
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