Podhradík – Javornícka meadow
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Podhradík – Javornícka meadow. Has green marking (regional route №5748, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5748. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.2 km. Location: mountain range — Zemplén, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.2 km with 540 m of ascent from Podhradík to Javornícka meadow. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–4.5 kmClimb of 320 m (up to 764 m)
- 4.5–5.5 kmGentle ups and downs at 760–780 m
- 5.5–7 kmClimb of 190 m (up to 956 m)
Steepest kilometre: km 1–2, a climb of 110 m (≈11%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1.5, 4.5 and 6.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Podhradík. 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 2.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1.5, 4.5 and 6.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Krivý javor (north-west slope)km 1.6 from the start · 80 m off the path · Not verified · 521 m
- Spring under Mohylkamikm 4.7 from the start · 250 m off the path · Not verified · 774 m
- Spring below Krivý javor (north-east slope)km 6.2 from the start · 160 m off the path · Not verified · 785 m
- Spring below Krivý javor (east slope)km 7.1 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 961 m
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