Sabinov – Čergov Saddle, huts
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sabinov – Čergov Saddle, huts. Has green marking (regional route №5708a, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5708a. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 16 km. Location: mountain range — Nizky Beskid, Slovakia.
At a glance
A one-day route of 16 km with 796 m of ascent from Sabinov to Čergov Saddle, huts. Estimated walking time: about 5.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–7 kmGentle ups and downs at 320–540 m
- 7–12 kmClimb of 510 m to Lysá (1,068 m)
- 12–16 kmGentle ups and downs at 920–1,060 m, past Ostrý kameň
Steepest kilometre: km 7–8, a climb of 150 m (≈15%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 7 and 16. There are no springs between km 7 and 16 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
Huts and shelters near the trail: Shelter under Okrúhlou (km 13), Čergov Hut (km 16).
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Sabinov. This is a one-way route: the finish is 11 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 5.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 5, 7 and 16. There are no springs between km 7 and 16 — carry at least 2 l of water. Some springs run low or dry up in late summer.
- Where can I stay overnight?
- Huts and shelters near the trail: Shelter under Okrúhlou (km 13), Čergov Hut (km 16).
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring (Sabinov), 370 mkm 0 from the start · 290 m off the path · Not verified · 370 m
- Spring below Vyšný Kozí hrbkm 4.8 from the start · Not verified · 490 m
- Spring below Kamenná (north slope)km 7.3 from the start · 280 m off the path · Not verified · 571 m
- Shelter under Okrúhloukm 13.1 from the start · 110 m off the path · Not verified · 1 038 m
- Čergov Hutkm 15.9 from the start · Standing · 927 m
- Spring below Kalisko Passkm 16 from the start · 230 m off the path · Not verified · 861 m
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