Saddle under Lemešná – Malý Javorník
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Saddle under Lemešná – Malý Javorník. Has red marking (national route №0842, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked national tourist route No. 0842. The marking is red, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 10.8 km. Location: mountain range — Yavornyky, Slovakia.
At a glance
A short route of 10.8 km with 168 m of ascent and 389 m of descent from Malý Javorník to Saddle under Lemešná. Estimated walking time: about 3 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: easy. Waymarking: red.
Route stages
- 0–9 kmGentle ups and downs at 980–1,080 m, past Malý Javorník, Stratenec, Veľký Javorník
- 9–11 kmDescent of 200 m to Saddle under Lemešná
Steepest kilometre: km 9–10, a descent of 130 m (≈13%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Malý Javorník. 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 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 0, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 9.
Water and shelter on the route
- Papradňanka Springkm 0.3 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 975 m
- Spring below Stratenec (south-west slope), 997 mkm 2.2 from the start · 150 m off the path · Not verified · 997 m
- Spring below Černá hora (south slope)km 4.2 from the start · 180 m off the path · Not verified · 1 012 m
- Spring below Veľký Javorník (south-west slope)km 5 from the start · 100 m off the path · Not verified · 1 034 m
- Javornícka studnička Prales Springkm 5.5 from the start · 120 m off the path · Not verified · 1 025 m
- Spring below Veľký Javorník (north-east slope)km 6.9 from the start · 60 m off the path · Not verified · 978 m
- Javornícka Springkm 9 from the start · Not verified · 1 000 m
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