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Prostá – Nad Sejkovou

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5 kmLength
4 mAscent
366 mDescent
787 mMax. altitude
421 mMin. altitude

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Route, springs and shelters: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · elevation: Copernicus DEM © DLR e.V., © Airbus DS · Data & licences

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About the trail

Route Prostá – Nad Sejkovou. Has yellow marking (regional route №8893, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Officially marked regional tourist route No. 8893. The marking is yellow, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 5 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.

At a glance

A short route of 5 km with 4 m of ascent and 366 m of descent from Prostá to Nad Sejkovou. Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: yellow.

Route stages

  1. 0–1 kmGentle ups and downs at 730–780 m
  2. 1–3 kmDescent of 240 m (down to 490 m)
  3. 3–5 kmGentle ups and downs at 420–490 m

Steepest kilometre: km 1.5–2.5, a descent of 140 m (≈14%).

Water and overnight stays

Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).

When to go

The route can be walked most of the year; it is most comfortable from April to October.

Getting there

Start: Prostá. This is a one-way route: the finish is 3 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.

Directions to the start in Google Maps

FAQ

How long does the route take?
Estimated walking time: about 1.5 h, not counting stops.
Is there water on the route?
Our map shows no springs near the trail — bring your own water (at least 1 l).
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