Poruba pod Vihorlatom – Sedlo Rozdiel
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Poruba pod Vihorlatom – Sedlo Rozdiel. Has green marking (regional route №5755, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5755. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 13.2 km. Location: mountain range — Vygorlat, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 13.2 km with 174 m of ascent and 862 m of descent from Poruba pod Vihorlatom to Sedlo Rozdiel. Estimated walking time: about 3.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmGentle ups and downs at 870–970 m, past Tŕstie
- 3–13 kmDescent of 770 m to Sedlo Rozdiel
Steepest kilometre: km 5–6, a descent of 200 m (≈20%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Poľovnícka chata Hut, 568 m (km 6).
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Poruba pod Vihorlatom. 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 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Poľovnícka chata Hut, 568 m (km 6).
Water and shelter on the route
- Trestiov Springkm 1.2 from the start · 240 m off the path · Not verified · 847 m
- Horec Springkm 2.6 from the start · 170 m off the path · Not verified · 909 m
- Spring under Poľanakm 3.7 from the start · Not verified · 918 m
- Spring below Malé Tŕstiekm 5 from the start · 140 m off the path · Not verified · 847 m
- Poľovnícka chata Hut, 568 mkm 6.2 from the start · 40 m off the path · Not verified · 568 m
- Pavlínka Springkm 6.9 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 546 m
- Števkova Springkm 7.9 from the start · Not verified · 420 m
- Spring below Čierna studňa Springkm 9.7 from the start · Not verified · 320 m
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