Potašňa – Strihovce
Trail map
Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences
About the trail
Route Potašňa – Strihovce. Has yellow marking (regional route №8715, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8715. Marking is yellow, sign — horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 7.2 km. Location: mountain range — Vygorlat, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 7.2 km with 294 m of ascent from Potašňa to Strihovce. Estimated walking time: about 2.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.
Route stages
- 0–4 kmClimb of 280 m (up to 658 m)
- 4–7 kmDescent of 250 m to Strihovce
Steepest kilometre: km 2.5–3.5, a climb of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
A spring near the trail: at km 1.
When to go
The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.
Getting there
Start: Potašňa. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 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?
- A spring near the trail: at km 1.
Water and shelter on the route
- Karol Springkm 1 from the start · Not verified · 425 m
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Trails nearby
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EasyOne-dayMarkedKrivec, Parking Strihovská MeadowElevation profile555–973 m4 kmascent 69 m≈ 1 h walkingCraft nearby
All craft places
Water parks & thermal poolsThermalpark Šírava in Kaluža, Zemplínska Šírava17 km from the trailThermalpark Šírava (Thermalpark ŠÍRAVA) stands in the village of Kaluža on the northern shore of the Zemplínska Šírava — a large reservoir in eastern Slovakia.
Wine & tastingsPivnica Orechová below Vihorlat: tastings in a deep wine cellar20 km from the trailVihorlat is a volcanic range in eastern Slovakia, best known for the Morské oko lake and its beech primeval forests.
Crafts & workshopsVeraikon Icon Studio, Cisna: Carpathian icons and workshops39 km from the trailThe Veraikon Icon Studio (Pracownia Ikon Veraikon) in Cisna is, in its owners' words, the oldest and largest icon studio in the Bieszczady.